Breaking Update
High Air Pollution and Haze Expected Across Israel Until February 2, 2026
High air pollution and haze are expected across Israel until February 2, 2026, as dust from North Africa arrives. At-risk groups advised to limit outdoor.
high air pollution is linked to southwest winds carrying dust from North Africa to our region.
As a result, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection recommend that at-risk groups—including people with heart or lung conditions, the elderly, Children, and pregnant women—avoid strenuous outdoor activity. The general population is advised to limit vigorous outdoor exercise.
The public will be updated as needed based on forecast data and measurements from monitoring stations across the country.
Monitoring station data can be followed on the website and app: “Air in the Environment, Ministry of Environmental Protection”.
