"Statement from the Meteorology Department regarding nitrogen dioxide gas."

The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) issued a warning about nitrogen dioxide, claiming that the nitrogen dioxide gas, which causes hazy weather, would spread a bad odor in cities like Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.

A denial came from the General Directorate of Meteorology regarding the issue. In a statement made on the institution's social media account, it was stated, "We do not have any warnings on this matter."

"WE DO NOT HAVE ANY WARNINGS ON THIS MATTER"

The following statements were included in the post made from the General Directorate of Meteorology's account:

"In a news report published by some media outlets, it was stated that the General Directorate of Meteorology of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change indicated that nitrogen dioxide gas would effectively cause a bad odor in the inner and western parts of our country, and it was reported that a warning was published on the internet site regarding this matter. As the General Directorate of Meteorology, we do not have any warnings on this matter. Respectfully announced to the public."

WHAT IS NITROGEN DIOXIDE?

Nitrogen dioxide is a reddish-brown and toxic gas. This gas has a sharp odor that resembles chlorine gas. Found in very small amounts in the lower layers of the atmosphere and near the ground, this industrially sourced gas emerges as a result of dissolution and chemical reactions occurring in the upper atmosphere.

Due to its low concentration, nitrogen dioxide, despite being a toxic gas, does not directly threaten human health. However, nitrogen dioxide, which appears on days when the pressure rises, causes a bad odor reminiscent of chlorine to be felt in the air.