Hanoi’s air quality index (AQI) measured at 10 monitoring stations in the city was in the range of from 66 to 102.
Air quality in the latest 24 hours at many automatic monitoring stations in Hanoi has been mostly at the average level, according to the Hanoi Agency of Environmental Protection (AEP).
Data: AEP. Graphic: Anh Kiet |
On November 20 afternoon, the AEP informed that Hanoi’s air quality index (AQI) measured at 10 monitoring stations in the city was in the range of from 66 to 102.
In recent days, the capital city’s air quality has improved. However, the index increased slightly on November 20. The highest AQI was recorded in Hang Dau (102). Other areas had average AQI below 100 such as Minh Khai, Thanh Cong , Trung Yen 3, My Dinh, Hoan Kiem, Tay Mo, Kim Lien and Tan Mai.
The AEP repeated the recommendations that Hanoi’s residents should follow air quality information where they are living and working before going out to prevent diseases.
Data: AEP. Table: Anh Kiet |
Besides, sensitive groups including children, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases should limit their time outdoors.
When travelling on roads, people need to strictly follow traffic laws to reduce traffic congestion.
The Hanoi police should strengthen traffic regulation in some areas with high traffic density such as Pham Van Dong, Hang Dau, Minh Khai, among others.
In suburban areas, people need to reduce burning waste and agricultural by-products.
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