An anticyclone maintains atmospheric stability, clear skies, and temperatures up to 28 degrees, conditions that prevent the dispersion of pollutants and favor the formation of ozone. Why does the contingency continue? According to the Atmospheric Monitoring System, the weather conditions for this Monday are not favorable for cleaning the air. The next update will be at 15:00 hours. Phase I of the atmospheric environmental contingency for ozone in the ZMVM continues. More information:https://t.co/dnIP3yC5lipic.twitter.com/ibTdC94n5v— CAMegalópolis (@CAMegalopolis)February 16, 2026The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis reported that Phase I of the atmospheric environmental contingency for ozone continues this Monday, February 16, in the Metropolitan Zone of the Valley of Mexico. "Strong atmospheric stability, weak wind, clear skies and, with it, high solar radiation" are forecast. This, combined with the rise in temperature, generates ozone accumulation and air quality forecasts of "Bad to Very Bad." The agency stated that monitoring will continue and a new bulletin will be issued at 15:00 hours to inform on the evolution of the conditions. Authorities made a specific call to the population to avoid exposure to the open air during the peak pollution window. This is what we knowWho is exempt from the restriction? The following are excluded from the restriction: Electric vehicles, hybrids, vehicles with an eco-license plate or exempt hologram. Vehicles with hologram 0 or 00, as long as they do not have a yellow sticker or a plate ending in 5 or 6. Taxis, which can circulate from 5:00 to 10:00 regardless of their hologram. Emergency, funeral, disability, school, and authorized personnel vehicles, and motorcycles. The contingency continues, and with it, the measures to try to reduce exposure and emissions. Between 1:00 and 7:00 PM, it is recommended: Not to hold civic, cultural, recreational, or sports activities outdoors. Postpone large-scale events scheduled for this time frame. Pay special attention to infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases. It is also suggested not to smoke indoors and to stay informed through the "Aire" App, the website www.aire.cdmx.gob.mx, or the @Aire_CDMX account. Measures to reduce emissions In addition to vehicle restrictions, the Commission issued a series of practical recommendations to decrease the generation of pollutants: Facilitate remote work and shop or carry out errands online to reduce travel. Avoid the use of air fresheners, aerosols, paints, waterproofing products, or solvents. Refuel after 18:00 and before 10:00, and do not fill past the pump's safety click. Check for household gas leaks. Reduce fuel use at home: showers of a maximum of five minutes and cooking with covered pots. Vehicle restrictions: which cars cannot circulate this Monday? From 5:00 to 22:00, the following must suspend circulation: Private vehicles with hologram 2. Vehicles with hologram 1 whose last digit is 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9. Vehicles with hologram 0 and 00, a yellow sticker, and a plate ending in 5 or 6. Units without a hologram (older cars, demonstration vehicles, with a tourist pass, or foreign plates) follow the same restriction as hologram 2. 50% of the units for LP gas distribution to stationary tanks with a NON ending and without a dry disconnection valve. Local or federal cargo vehicles between 6:00 and 10:00, except for self-regulated ones. Taxis with hologram 00, 0, 1, or 2 that must stop circulating have a restriction from 10:00 to 22:00. You may be interested>Video | What happened to Fátima Bosch in Ecuador?
