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Feb 02, 2024 / 10:33

Hanoi is smoggy like Sapa

Misty scenery struck sometimes in Hanoi signals low air quality.

Hanoi records high moisture this morning, resulting in fascinating misty scenery in many parts of the capital city. 

It isn’t easy to see through misty weather because of moisture in the air happened this morning. 

According to Dr Angela Pratt, WHO Representative in Vietnam, the air quality in Hanoi this morning is really concerning, especially for outdoor activities. So it's better to mask up outdoors and stay indoors as much as possible.  

Check out the view in some places pictured. 


Check out the view in some places pictured. Video credit: Anh Kieu

Hanoi records smoggy this morning. Photo: Mai Huong  
 Turning on vehicle lights even when the day begins. Photo: Mai Huong
 Smoggy scenery recorded even in airy spaces in Ha Dong District. Photo: Anh Kieu
 The misty weather troubles traffic in Ha Dong District. Photo: Anh Kieu
 It's so misty in Hoan Kiem Lake that makes the image of Thap Rua (Turtle Tower) obscured. Source: Dzung Le's Twitter/X 
 At the airport. Source: Dzung Le's Twitter/X
 Spring comes in the air. Photo: Huong Pham 
 Despite the extreme weather, people are hurried with daily life. Photo: Huong Pham  
 Locals prepare for Tet (the Lunar New Year) - the most significant holiday for Vietnamese. Photo: Huong Pham