Why was there such thick fog in Hanoi this morning?

October 10, 2024 | 10:33 AM

TPO - On the morning of October 10th, the sky over Hanoi was covered by a thick layer of fog.

From early morning on October 10th, Hanoi was covered in a thick layer of fog, obscuring tall buildings and apartment complexes in a milky white haze.

At 8:30 AM, the Cau Giay area was covered in fog.

The overcast sky limited visibility, allowing people to observe buildings only from a close distance.

The towering skyscrapers loomed in the mist.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, on January 10th in Hanoi, the UV index was at level 8 - a level harmful to health.

According to the IQAir website, the AQI (Air Quality Index) in Hanoi at 9:00 AM on October 10th was 216 - reaching a level that is unhealthy, and people are advised to wear masks when going outside.

The smog from vehicle emissions combined with air pollution will affect human health, especially the respiratory systems of the elderly and young children.

Nhat Tan Bridge at just after 9 a.m. this morning (October 10).

At just after 9 o'clock, the sun was still not visible along the lakeside road.

A layer of fog covered the surface of West Lake.

The city sky was gray.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, the forecast for October 10th in Hanoi is cloudy with no rain, some fog in the early morning, clearing up with sunshine in the afternoon. Light winds. Temperatures will range from 23 to 32 degrees Celsius.

Duc Nguyen

Source: https://tienphong.vn/vi-sao-sang-nay-ha-noi-xuat-hien-suong-mu-day-dac-post1680947.tpo