High Air pollution alert Issued by London's Mayor

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High Air pollution alert Issued by London's Mayor

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High Air pollution alert Issued by London's Mayor

It is evident that PM10 particulate pollution in London has increased to 101 micrograms per cubic meter. This is nearly double times the permitted level. Camden city and Westminster are the worst-affected areas.

London's Mayor Mr. Khan said , "Today the shameful state of London's toxic air has meant that I am forced to trigger the first 'very high' air pollution alert under my new comprehensive alert system, Everyone from the most vulnerable to the physically fit may need to take precautions to protect themselves from the filthy air."

An estimate by The Royal College of Physicians states that around 40000 people are killed in London due to toxics in air pollution. London's Mayor prioritized to tackle air pollution problem and also decided to spend 875 million pounds for this purpose.