High air pollution alert issued for London after dense fog

London Mayor Sadiq Khan issued a high air pollution alert for the UK capital on Sunday night after thick fog, fireworks, and light winds caused pollution to accumulate. The Daily Mail and the Knutsford Guardian both reported that the alert followed a weekend of dense fog across south-east England. The Daily Mail added that Khan urged those who are most vulnerable to take precautions. [1][2]

The Daily Mail reported that drivers in the city have been advised to turn off their engines while stationary. Homeowners have also been instructed to avoid burning garden waste to prevent further contributing to the rising pollution levels. In addition, the Met Office issued a yellow fog warning covering significant portions of England and Wales. [1]

London serves as the political and financial centre of the United Kingdom, housing major national institutions including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and the Bank of England. Air pollution issues have similarly affected other international capitals, as FTMQ News reported earlier regarding severe smog and firework emissions in New Delhi. [5][6]