Near noon, Hanoi sky is still foggy

May 23, 2024 | 11:08 AM

TPO - On the morning of May 23rd, Hanoi's sky was covered by a thick layer of fog, enveloping tall buildings, and the air quality index (AQI) reached dangerous levels, affecting human health.

VIDEO : The sky over Hanoi was hazy on the morning of May 23rd.

Early in the morning of May 23rd, the capital city of Hanoi was covered in a thick layer of fog, severely limiting visibility.

Observations at the Mai Dịch intersection showed a hazy sky, with many tall buildings partially obscured by the fog.

The air was so thick that people could only see the buildings from a close distance.

Around 10 o'clock, Pham Van Dong Street was covered in fog.

According to IQAir, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hanoi today (May 23rd) is 141 - reaching a level that is unhealthy, advising people to avoid going outside or to wear masks when going out.

In the distance, the tall buildings were almost completely "swallowed" by the fog.

Ho Tung Mau Street at just after 9 a.m. this morning (May 23).

The smoke and dust emitted by vehicles, combined with air pollution, always pose a potential health risk, especially to the respiratory systems of the elderly and young children.

Standing at high vantage points overlooking the city, one would see a very gloomy scene.

Not only in the city center, but also near Nhổn station (Bắc Từ Liêm district), the sky was hazy.

Hanoi's AQI (Air Quality Index) reached 141 this morning, ranking 5th in the world for air pollution. (Photo: IQAir)

Duc Nguyen

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