RIVM expects that in most parts of the Netherlands, air quality during Easter will not be significantly affected by bonfires. Where bonfires are lit, air quality may worsen briefly, particularly on Easter Sunday evening. Wind from the south or west during the weekend will carry smoke from Germany, so the country is not expected to see a substantial rise in pollution from German bonfires. Fine‑particle concentrations can temporarily increase, potentially worsening asthma, COPD and other respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The RIVM recommends that people with sensitivity to smog stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity. Air‑quality data can be checked at Luchtmeetnet.nl, and citizens can share their own measurements via the Samen Meten portal for local residents.
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