The inspections were conducted by special commission working groups, which reported extensive violations across greenhouses, construction sites, and road transport.
Greenhouses
Authorities inspected 1,449 greenhouses across the city. As a result:
- 67 greenhouses were shut down for polluting the air or violating regulations;
- 403 individuals received administrative citations;
- 19 farms were issued technical permits to connect to the gas network so they can operate legally.
Construction sites
The working groups identified 53 illegal construction sites. They also:
- temporarily halted operations at 34 non-compliant sites;
- initiated administrative action against 188 individuals;
- installed water-spraying equipment at 51 sites to reduce dust levels.
Vehicle emissions
Inspections also targeted vehicle-related pollution. According to officials:
- 206 drivers were penalized for exceeding allowable emission limits;
- fines were issued to 837 trucks operating without covered cargo, a major contributor to dust pollution.
To improve the city’s microclimate and reduce airborne dust, additional environmental measures were carried out, including:
- watering 77 streets and 165 public areas;
- cleaning 121 kilometres of irrigation canals;
- activating 126 fountains.
- Officials stated that such inspections and preventive measures will continue regularly to improve air quality and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
