Air quality in the latest 24 hours in Hanoi hit the bad level and was harmful to human health, according to the Hanoi Agency of Environmental Protection (AEP).

Data: AEP. Graphic: Anh Kiet

On November 26 afternoon, the AEP said that Hanoi’s air quality index (AQI) measured at 10 monitoring stations in the city was in the range of from 95 to 152.

Compared to air quality a day earlier, Hanoi’s AQI increased sharply with the highest readings recorded at Hang Dau (152), Minh Khai (151), and Pham Van Dong (144).

Other stations that had AQI below 200 were Thanh Cong, Trung Yen 3, Hoan Kiem, My Dinh. The area with the lowest reading was Tan Mai (95).

Data: AEP. Table: Anh Kiet

The AEP still recommended that Hanoi’s residents should follow air quality information where they are living and working before going out to prevent diseases.

Besides, sensitive groups including children, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases should limit their time outdoors.

When travelling on roads, people need to strictly follow traffic laws to reduce traffic congestion.

The Hanoi police should strengthen traffic regulation in some areas with high traffic density such as Pham Van Dong, Hang Dau, Minh Khai, among others.

In suburban areas, people need to reduce burning waste and agricultural by-products.