# High air pollution alert is issued for London today after dense fog and light winds cause build up in the capital

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/high-air-pollution-alert-is-issued-for-london-today-after-dense-fog-and-light-winds-cause-build-up-in-the-capital/
- Published: 2026-11-10T01:49:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T02:03:26+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16279965/High-air-pollution-alert-issued-London.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Environment, Science, World

## Key points

- London faces a high air pollution alert on Tuesday.
- Fog and light winds have trapped pollution over the capital.
- Poor visibility also disrupted flights and increased road risks.

## Summary

London Mayor Sadiq Khan issued a high air pollution alert for Tuesday 10 November, warning Londoners, particularly vulnerable people, to limit their exposure. Dense fog and light winds have allowed pollution to build up, while smoke from Bonfire Night and Diwali fireworks may also have contributed.

The Met Office issued a yellow fog warning across much of England and Wales, with visibility potentially falling below 100 metres. Fog disrupted flights on Monday: by 6.30am, seven departures from Heathrow and three from London City Airport had been cancelled. Drivers were advised to switch off idling engines, avoid burning garden waste, reduce speed and use dipped headlights in fog.

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