People from Bălți are warned that particulate matte in the city is by 1.2-3.6 times above the standard.

The norm was surpassed by 4.7 time on April 5. Meteorologists warn that the number will increase even more in the following days, due to the weather.

Dust, as well as the used sand and salt, were spread by wind and cars, polluting the air. Particle pollution can have a negative impact upon lungs and increase the risk of heart disease.

Meteorologists recommend authorities and citizens to take urgent measures to recover the city, by cleaning the streets off sand and salt, in order to reduce their effect upon the environment and people's health.