May 30 · Антон Власов, Сергей Кузнецов
Зима 25/26: отчет о качестве воздуха
Отчет AirQuality.am о зимнем качестве воздуха в Ереван. Данные по PM2.5, суточный ритм загрязнения, рост сети мониторинга и позиция городских властей.
May 30 · Антон Власов, Сергей Кузнецов
Отчет AirQuality.am о зимнем качестве воздуха в Ереван. Данные по PM2.5, суточный ритм загрязнения, рост сети мониторинга и позиция городских властей.
The Armenian government has introduced amendments to a number of decisions: starting on November 1, 2027, new standards and methodologies for assessing ambient air quality will take effect. As part of a comprehensive measures program for 2025–2030, the air quality monitoring system is set to be модернизация, including the purchase of 14 stationary stations, 6 of them for Yerevan. In 2025, the Ministry of Environment was allocated 300 million drams to purchase two air quality assessment stations. These two stations have been installed in Yerevan (Kentron administrative district and a park in Kanaker-Zeytun) and are undergoing testing and calibration. They are expected to enable more accurate measurement of key pollutants and provide real-time data.
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan said that current air pollution levels are no longer as high as in November, even though it is now the peak construction season and traffic is heavy. According to him, from November to March air quality largely depends on a climatic phenomenon: an “atmospheric layer” descends, causing pollutants to concentrate closer to the ground. He noted that this situation is typical not only for Yerevan but also for the entire Ararat Valley and neighboring areas. As temperatures rise, the atmospheric layer lifts and observed pollution levels decrease. The municipality, the mayor said, publishes open data and air quality forecasts.
The article describes winter air pollution in Yerevan, when smog and temperature inversions trap pollutants near the ground and residents regularly record “unhealthy” readings. AirQuality.am, created by Anton Vlasov, brings together fragmented air-quality data from municipal sensors, volunteer DIY networks, weather stations, and independent monitoring platforms, making it accessible and easy to understand. The platform publishes hourly updates, as well as open raw and processed datasets with documentation. The ArmAQI initiative and other volunteer networks expand sensor coverage across city districts. The project encourages residents to install their own sensors, share data, and engage with authorities on measures to reduce dust and waste burning and to expand green spaces.
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