Air quality in the latest 24 hours in Hanoi has improved considerably and today’s indexes have been recorded much lower than yesterday’s, according to the Hanoi Agency of Environmental Protection (AEP).

Data: AEP. Graphic: Anh Kiet

On November 28 afternoon, the AEP said that Hanoi’s air quality index (AQI) measured at 10 monitoring stations in the city was in the range of 74-122.

Compared to air quality a day earlier, Hanoi’s AQI decreased and was at the average level in four locations of My Dinh, Tay Mo, Kim Lien. Tan Mai’s AQI was recorded at 74, the lowest reading for November 28.

The highest readings were recorded at Minh Khai (122), Hang Dau (122) and Pham Van Dong (126).

Yesterday, AQI in Hanoi’s nine locations were at the very bad and unhealthy level, but today's AQI saw no very bad indexes.

Data: AEP. Table: Anh Kiet

The AEP 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.