Air pollution in Hong Kong reached so high that it set a record on Monday. The government sparked an official warning to the people for avoiding any outdoor work.
The heavy pollution caused a gray beclouding over the Hong Kong harbor. The air pollution index in Hong Kong reached more than 400 as reported. The last such record was set in July 2008 when the air pollution index reached 202.
It has been reported by the Hong Kong environment department that the increase in air pollution is also contributed by the northern China sandstorm. However, the roadside pollution is also responsible for the increase in pollution levels.
Civic Exchange environmental program manager, Mike Kilburn said, “Even though the dust storms have created record levels of particulate emissions, we must not lose sight of the fact that roadside pollution remains the single biggest threat to public health in Hong Kong.”
Air pollution index of 100 is said to be “very high” and an index rise of 200 is considered to be very “severe” and might give cough, sore throats or other problems to people who are involved in outdoor activities.
