Paphos, Limassol affected by high dust levels

High dust levels are affecting the air quality in several parts of the island, which could possibly harm vulnerable groups inhaling small particles, the labour inspection department warned on Monday.

According to the department’s air monitoring network, as of 10am, Limassol at 133 μg/m3 and Paphos at 191.0 μg/m3, recorded the highest dust concentration on the island.

Significantly lower levels were recorded in Paralimni 83.8 μg/m3, Larnaca 65.1 μg/m3 and Ayia Marina Xyliatou 53.5 μg/m3.

However...