Cold air is coming, at 9am Hanoi is still covered with white fog

TPO - On the morning of November 25, cold air continued to cover the capital, Hanoi's sky was covered in thick fog, obscuring high-rise buildings. By 9am, the fog had not yet cleared, and the air quality index was at an alarming level.

11/25/2024 | 09:29

TPO - On the morning of November 25, cold air continued to cover the capital, Hanoi's sky was covered in thick fog, obscuring high-rise buildings. By 9am, the fog had not yet cleared, and the air quality index was at an alarming level.

VIDEO: Hanoi sky is hazy on November 25.

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As of 6:00 a.m. on November 25, according to data from the IQAir website, the air quality index (AQI) in Hanoi reached 194, which is considered unhealthy.

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From above, you can clearly see the capital's sky covered in a thick layer of fog, with many tall buildings appearing and disappearing.

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The air was thick and visibility was limited.

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At Cau Giay Park, the rare green areas are considered areas less affected by pollution and fine dust thanks to the natural dust filtering ability of plants.

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At nearly 8am, Vo Chi Cong Street (Tay Ho District) was covered in fog. Many people traveling on the street had to wear tight masks to avoid affecting their health.

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"I feel like today is very gloomy, even though it's past rush hour, it's still foggy. Maybe it's because the fog is too thick or the winter air is affected," said Ms. Tu Lien (Tay Ho district).

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5 spans of Nhat Tan bridge appear in the mist at 8:30 am.

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The road along West Lake "does not see the sun".

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People exercising and cycling must wear tight masks.

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According to records, the morning temperature in the capital today is around 19-22 degrees Celsius, the weather is quite cold and the air is somewhat hazy due to thick fog.

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The Department of Environmental Pollution Control has pointed out that motorbikes, cars and other means of transport emit CO, NO₂, and fine dust particles (PM2.5, PM10), leading to a decline in air quality, especially in densely populated cities like Hanoi.

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In addition, open burning of garbage, use of honeycomb coal, and other activities also emit many pollutants, contributing to increasing air pollution levels.

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At nearly 9 a.m., a long line of cars on Beltway 2 still had to turn on their headlights because the sky was hazy due to fog, significantly reducing visibility.

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Cau Giay crossroads area, gray sky.

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The Department of Health Environment Management (Ministry of Health) recommends that when the air quality index is at a bad level (AQI from 150 to 200), people should limit outdoor activities or participate in strenuous physical activities.

Duc Nguyen

Source: https://tienphong.vn/khong-khi-lanh-tran-ve-9-gio-sang-troi-ha-noi-van-mit-mu-suong-trang-post1694549.tpo