On Saturday, 4 January, the PM2.5 concentration in Tashkent’s atmosphere exceeded the permissible limit by 8.5 times, according to IQAir data.
It is important to note that PM2.5 consists of fine particles of asphalt, dust, and heavy metals.
As of the morning of 4 January, Uzbekistan’s capital ranks 19th in the list of cities with the most polluted air.
