Air quality in the latest 24 hours in Hanoi saw considerable improvements, according to the Hanoi Agency of Environmental Protection (AEP).

Data: AEP. Graphic: Anh Kiet

On December 2 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 49 to 82.

Compared to air quality a day earlier, Hanoi’s AQI decreased significantly, with the highest readings recorded at Hang Dau (82), Pham Van Dong (80), and Minh Khai (75).

In the previous days, Hanoi's air quality was mostly at the bad and very bad levels. On December 2, air quality in all locations was at the average level. The area with the lowest reading was Kim Lien (49), at the good level.

Data: AEP. Table: Anh Kiet

The AEP still repeated the recommendations 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.