Severe smog fills the air in China’s financial hub Shanghai
Shanghai’s air pollution index for PM2.5 rose above the hazardous level, hitting a maximum of 350, on Monday as smog shrouded the sky, according to various monitoring stations.
PM2.5 concentration of about 25 micrograms per cubic meter pose little or no risk, according to the World Health Organization, however, the reading for the particulate in Shanghai climbed to 14 times the “acceptable” volume on Monday.
“Shanghai saw deteriorating air quality over the weekend. The AQI index rose above 230 on Sunday, when the city held its annual Shanghai International Marathon,” said a report.
The marathon took place despite the heavy pollution, said the report, with some participants wearing masks.
In Beijing the pollution index for PM2.5 rose to 269 Monday morning.
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