During the New Year’s celebrations, the Netherlands experienced brief periods of poor air quality caused by fireworks. The RIVM collected data showing that the highest PM10 concentration on the national air‑quality network reached 1,848 µg/m³ in Utrecht, while the highest PM2.5 value, 530 µg/m³, was measured in Veldhoven. These figures are preliminary and may be revised after quality checks. Peak concentrations were higher than the previous New Year, partly because weaker winds kept pollutants suspended and increased sales of fireworks. Concentrations fell quickly as wind spread the particles. Elevated fine‑particle levels can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, especially in people with asthma or heart disease. Citizen‑based measurements were also collected and will be posted on the Samen Meten website.
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