Sandstorms worsen air quality in Beijing
The Peninsula
Beijing: Beijing Municipality has been hit by strong winds and sandstorms since Saturday afternoon, causing air pollution. The PM10 concentration l...
Beijing: Beijing Municipality has been hit by strong winds and sandstorms since Saturday afternoon, causing air pollution.
The PM10 concentration levels surged, with the city average reaching a light pollution level of 175 micrograms per cubic meter by 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the meteorological authorities of the city.
The peak is expected to exceed 500 micrograms per cubic meter late Saturday, reaching a level of severe pollution.
Authorities have temporarily closed certain outdoor scenic spots and suspended some Chinese New Year activities from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning due to a yellow warning for strong winds and a blue warning for sandstorms currently in effect in the city.
China is enjoying a nine-day holiday for the Chinese New Year celebration.
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