'Black Sky' Alert Issued in Nizhny Tagil Over Industrial Emissions

Nizhny Tagil is experiencing hazardous smog, according to the Ural Hydrometeorological Center, which reported unfavorable meteorological conditions for the dispersion of pollutants. 'Black Sky' Regime Declared Forecasters warned that a lack of precipitation and weak winds will cause harmful emissions from industrial enterprises to accumulate in the atmosphere. Authorities have introduced a first-degree adverse weather regime, commonly referred to as a "black sky” alert. The restrictions will remain in place until the evening of Friday, February 13. Residents have been advised to limit time outdoors and keep windows closed.