According to the monitoring system of the Department of Environment (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), at 8 am this morning, February 6th, at the air quality measuring station at the gate of Hanoi University of Science and Technology on Giai Phong street, the AQI index was 133 - a poor level.
At Nhan Chinh - Khuat Duy Tien park station, at 8 am this morning, the AQI index was 188 - a bad level - normal people are starting to have health effects, sensitive groups may have health problems. At 8 am yesterday, February 5, the AQI index at this point was 94.
According to data from the IQAir air pollution index measuring application, at 7-8 am this morning, Hanoi was the 2nd most polluted city in the world with an AQI index of 267 - a very bad level for human health.
Especially, at 8 am this morning, there were many points with AQI index at the purple level - very unhealthy. Among them, some stations have AQI index at very high levels such as: Quang Khanh AQI 517 - dangerous level; ISPH Ha Dong AQI 312 - dangerous level; Dong Truc commune, Thach That district (now Ha Bang commune) AQI 287 - very unhealthy level...
Experts recommend that when the air quality index reaches a hazardous level (AQI 301-500), people should minimize going out, temporarily stop outdoor activities and switch to indoor activities. It is necessary to close doors to avoid exposure to pollution. For sensitive groups, the recommendations are even stricter: absolutely do not go out and ensure that the indoor environment is ventilated and safe.
