The rise in solid particles in Georgia’s air is linked to the spread of desert dust masses, according to the National Environmental Agency.

Marina Arabidze, Head of the NEA’s Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, stated that air quality will improve once relevant meteorological processes develop.

She noted that the agency continuously monitors atmospheric air quality through 18 automatic stations across the country.

“Over the past few days, we have again observed increased concentrations of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in Georgia’s air. This is the result of dust masses spreading from the south and southeast,” Arabidze said.

She explained that the absence of rain, snow, and wind in recent days has prevented the pollution from dispersing.

“The spread of desert dust masses in Georgia is recorded periodically throughout the year. Improvement depends on the development of meteorological conditions such as rain, snow, or wind,” Arabidze added.