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Fine dust alarm in Bavaria: health risk for millions of people!
Air quality warning in Weil am Rhein on June 11th, 2025: Fine dust levels exceed safe limits, health risks increase.
Fine dust alarm in Bavaria: health risk for millions of people!
What is currently happening in the air over Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg? The air quality in several cities in the two federal states has reached alarming levels that are worrying for the health of the population. Experts warn about the effects of fine dust and other pollutants. According to the latest metrics updated on June 12, 2025, negative trends are emerging that should not be ignored.
The air is particularly polluted in Bavaria. Cities such as Tiefenbach, Kempten (Allgäu), Trostberg and Munich report increased pollutant levels. In Tiefenbach, part of the Altenschneeberg district, fine dust warnings are issued because increased levels of fine dust have been detected. This situation is not new, as in the past few days numerous weather stations in Bavaria have reported critically reduced air health due to pollutants and fine dust. [news.de reports that](https://www.news.de/gesundheit/858348194/luftqualitaet-news-2025-aktuell-nachrichten-im-newsticker-zu-luftpollution-dreckige-luft-luftqualitaet- warnings-in-bavaria-on-11-06-2025-air-quality-current-in-weil-am-rhein-air-quality-current-in-friedrichshafen/1/) the air quality in Weil am Rhein also has serious problems, because here too the fine dust levels exceed the permissible limit values.
Health effects
Doctor Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann from the Helmholtz Center Munich emphasizes the danger of this fine dust pollution. She explains that even lower concentrations of 20 micrograms per cubic meter can have health effects. Vulnerable groups such as small children, old people and people with previous illnesses are particularly affected. From a limit value of 50 micrograms per cubic meter, the risk of suffering from fine dust-related illnesses increases dramatically. br.de highlights that the current fine dust levels can even cause long-term damage to the body without those affected immediately noticing it.
The German Weather Service predicts that particulate matter pollution will continue for some time. Although an exchange of air with cooler air masses is expected on Thursday, more stable weather could cause fine dust levels to rise again at the weekend. Air quality depends heavily on traffic levels, meaning levels may tend to drop on quieter weekend days.
Current measurements and regions in focus
The measured values from the air measuring stations in Bavaria show that the values for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and PM10 particles are worrying, especially in cities such as Munich and Kempten (Allgäu). For example, the station in Munich (Landshuter Allee) reports an NO2 value of 75 µg/m³. Increased fine dust levels were recorded in Kempten (Allgäu). These values are alarming as they provide a clear indication of ongoing air pollution. lfu.bayern.de offers detailed measuring point values that underpin the situation.
In summary, air quality in Bavaria and parts of Baden-Württemberg remains critical. With increasing air pollution and the associated health risks, quick action is required. The population is urged to be careful and take protective measures if necessary, such as wearing FFP2 masks outdoors or avoiding intense physical activity outdoors.