282 poor air quality days in capital in 2016
Dust concentration in the air, both in Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City, was several times higher in 2016 than the levels recommended by the World Health Organization, endangering resident’s health. In Hà Nội, the dust concentration reached up to 50,5 mg per cubic metre, five times higher than the WHO recommended level. In HCM City, the dust concentration was double the recommended level. The data was presented on January 17 along with a report compiled by the Green Innovation and Development Centre (Green ID) in Hà Nội. The report analysed available data on air quality index and particle matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s website www.airnow.gov.
