According to the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the air quality index at the city’s 34 air monitoring stations this morning, January 21 faced extremely severe pollution. Four stations located in Thanh Xuan District, Cau Giay District and Hoan Kiem District had the worst results.
Hanoi’s air pollution in many areas has continued worsening, posing health risks for local residents.
The department’s Environmental Protection Board said that the content of high fine particulate matters of PM 2.5 and PM 10 increased by 1.3-2 times against the day before.
Weather conditions with the thick dense smog and high moisture is among the major causes of the serious pollution in the city, the board added.
In addition, exhaust fumes from vehicles, industrial production activities and dust from on-going construction sites also contribute to the problem.
People were advised not go out for exercise or open doors in the early morning or at night, particularly those with respiratory diseases. Masks should be used when out.
