"The air over a massive swath of the region, engulfing approximately 600,000 people, was declared 'unhealthy' to breathe. Air pollution known as fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been blamed for the widespread conditions."
"IQAir stations in Odessa reported that PM2.5 levels were over 18 times higher than the World Health Organization recommended safe limits. Moreover, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the affected region had reached 176 by Friday afternoon."
The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued an alert for Texas and New Mexico due to unhealthy air quality affecting approximately 600,000 people. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is responsible for the hazardous conditions, which can cause serious health issues. Major cities like Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa in Texas, as well as Hobbs and Carlsbad in New Mexico, are impacted. PM2.5 levels in Odessa were reported to be over 18 times higher than safe limits, with an Air Quality Index of 176, comparable to the worst air quality globally.
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