Air quality worsens as thick haze descends on Hanoi
More than 80 monitoring stations of independent air-quality analysis system PamAir show that the air-quality index is mainly red, indicating a bad level, and purple, showing a very bad level. The capital is left covered in dense smog, even at midday. According to experts, Hanoi and neighbouring northern provinces are currently entering a phase of deteriorating air quality. The noted that besides the main factors such as of traffic, construction, and waste burning, the weather conditions of winter have also contributed to worsen pollution in the city. Severe air pollution in the capital is forecast to linger until at least the upcoming Tet holiday, leaving much of Hanoi left clouded in smog. Due to the capital being hit by poor air quality, many residents are fearful that there could potentially be a negative impact on their health. Health experts have therefore urged the public, especially children, elderl