Dense fog covers Hà Nội as air pollution rises

November 18, 2021 - 08:58

Hà Nội was covered by a blanket of fog on Wednesday. This is the third day in a row that a thick layer of fog has enveloped the capital.

HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội was covered by a blanket of fog on Wednesday. This is the third day in a row that a thick layer of fog has enveloped the capital. Air pollution in Hà Nội has been at unhealthy level for the past three days, according to IQAir.

The capital city was covered in dense fog on Wednesday morning. VNA/VNS Photos Thành Đạt

Fog and dust covers Long Biên Bridge.

The fog also enveloped the city on Tuesday night.

On Wednesday, the city's Air Quality Index was 176, which means 'unhealthy'.

The Keangma Tower, on Phạm Hùng Street in Nam Từ Liên District, covered by rain and fog.

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