Air pollution rates in Moravia nearly nine times limit

Concentrations of airborne dust particles in parts of Moravia and Silesia are almost nine times the established limits, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. Such high levels have been found during recent measurements at Třinec in the far east of the country where levels were 436 micrograms per cubic metre. The limit is 50 micrograms. Another three sites had measurements above 400 micrograms and eight above 300 micrograms. According to some reports, air quality in the region is the worst in the European Union. Small dust particles cause breathing and heart problems with the elderly and young babies especially at risk.