Reykjavík is experiencing particulate air pollution well above health limits during calm weather, but authorities cannot apply dust suppressant because none is available in Iceland. Officials advise sensitive groups to consider staying indoors and to avoid strenuous outdoor activity near busy roads.

Many residents sought medical attention for respiratory discomfort and eye irritation caused by volcanic smog and air pollution lingering over Reykjavík and nearby areas.

Levels of fine particulate matter have risen in Reykjavík, likely due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, prompting health advisories for those with respiratory issues.

Suspended particulates' concentration in the capital area was high today due to a sandstorm on the desert sands of South Iceland, the city of Reykjavik warned at noon.

Gases from the ongoing eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula may lead to fewer sunny days this summer, Vísir reports. Eruption gases have been creating a haze in the capital area in recent days and causing discomfort for people with asthma or other lung conditions. Air quality specialist Þorsteinn Jóhannsson says locals should get into the […]

Pollen from birch trees was carried along with dust from the Sahara Desert on strong winds that originated in Eastern Europe.