(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama)
A cloud of sulfur dioxide will arrive in Panama on Tuesday, April 20 as a result of the recent eruption of the La Soufriere volcano on the island of San Vicente, in the Caribbean.
Volcanic ash released into the atmosphere has generated a high amount of toxic gases and hydrocarbons that could cause acid rain. The cloud moved over the Atlantic and is currently over Colombia where it has been for a week. It is expected to remain in Panama for three days.
The cloud could affect people over 65 with lung diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic diseases
Experts recommend wearing glasses, hats, moisturizers, long sleeve clothes, and drinking plenty of water.
One of the most efficient weapons against the effects of this pollution is the use of a mask, already mandatory in Panama.
MENAFN19042021000218011062ID1101943959
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.