A special air quality statement issued for Toronto and many regions of Ontario today amid soaring temperatures and muggy conditions has been terminated.
In its advisory, the national weather agency warned of a risk of high levels of air pollution this afternoon and evening.
Environment Canada said those with lung diseases, such as asthma and COPD, can be “particularly sensitive to air pollution,” noting that they can experience “more serious health effects” at lower levels. The national weather agency has warned that “dangerously hot and humid conditions” are expected throughout the week, with humidex values of between 40 and 45.
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