The IQAir air quality index application this morning showed that Hanoi's AQI was at 266. Many measuring points recorded pollution indexes at the brown threshold - a level that is harmful to human health. In particular, the Quang Khanh measuring point (Tay Ho) had an AQI index of 431 (the maximum is 500 in the air quality index table).
The West Lake area still has many measuring points with high AQI index such as To Ngoc Van AQI 384, Quang Ba AQI 306, Ho Tay Compound AQI 364...
Other measuring points recording purple threshold AQI index are Ciputra AQI 297, Tu Hoa AQI 285, Le Duan AQI 279, Parabolic Gate of University of Technology AQI 276...
Explaining the air pollution situation in Hanoi, Dr. Hoang Duong Tung - Chairman of the Vietnam Clean Air Network, said that Hanoi has not controlled the source of pollution. The air in Hanoi is always at the red or purple alert level, but the more dangerous thing is that the pollution trend is always increasing without any sign of decreasing. This will cause serious consequences for people's health, especially the elderly and children.
To reduce air pollution, experts encourage the use of electric vehicles, environmentally friendly vehicles thanks to reduced CO2 emissions and pollution from internal combustion engines. Electric vehicles not only reduce dust but also reduce noise, creating a fresh living space. With a widespread charging system, electric vehicles will become a trend, bringing long-term benefits to public health and sustainable environmental development.
The AQI is an air quality index that ranges from 0-500, with higher numbers indicating higher levels of pollution and health impacts. Readings above 300 are considered unhealthy, while 0-50 indicate good air quality.
