Background on the Environmental Contingency
The Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico (ZMVM) will remain on Phase 1 of environmental contingency for ozone on Thursday, April 24, to reduce population exposure to polluted air. The Commission for Environmental Affairs of the Megacity (CAMe) confirmed that the Double Hoy No Circula rule will be implemented for this date.
Adverse weather conditions continued to hinder the dispersion of pollutants during the afternoon on Wednesday in the ZMVM, according to CAMe.
Air Quality Forecast for Thursday
According to the Mexico City Atmospheric Monitoring System, air quality on Thursday will be “Poor to Very Poor” due to a high-pressure system over central Mexico, causing clear skies and intense solar radiation throughout the day. The wind profile will also be weak.
CAMe urges the public to follow health recommendations to avoid exposure during predicted high pollution levels between 1 PM and 5 PM on Thursday.
Which Vehicles Are Restricted from Circulating on April 24?
The following vehicles must remain off the road from 5 AM to 10 PM on Thursday:
- Private vehicles with verification hologram 2.
- Private vehicles with verification hologram 1, where the last numeric digit is 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, or 9.
- Private vehicles with verification hologram 0 or 00, green sticker, and plate endings 1 or 2.
- Vehicles without a verification hologram, such as old, demonstration, new vehicles, those with tourist pass, foreign plates, or letters in the plate, are subject to the same restriction as vehicles with hologram 2.
- 50% of LP gas delivery trucks without dry disconnect valves and plate endings NON.
- Local or federal freight vehicles cannot circulate between 6 AM and 10 AM, except those in the Mexico City or State of Mexico Self-Regulation Programs.
- Taxis with verification hologram “00”, “0”, “1” or “2” must adhere to the restrictions from 10 AM to 10 PM, in addition to the earlier time frame.
Monitoring and Future Updates
The Commission for Environmental Affairs of the Megacity (CAMe) will continue monitoring environmental conditions and air quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, issuing their next report at 10 AM on Thursday.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the reason for the vehicle restrictions? The restrictions aim to decrease population exposure to polluted air during high contamination periods.
- What is the expected air quality on Thursday? The air quality is forecasted to be “Poor to Very Poor” due to adverse weather conditions and high pollution levels.
- Which vehicles are affected by the restrictions? Private vehicles with specific holograms, taxis with certain verification holograms, and LP gas delivery trucks are among those restricted.
- When do the restrictions apply? Vehicles must remain off the road from 5 AM to 10 PM on Thursday, April 24.
- How will CAMe inform the public about future updates? CAMe will issue a report at 10 AM on Thursday, providing the latest information on environmental conditions and air quality.
