Author: christinacave0
Hong Kong – Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index reaches “Serious” level
Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index reaches “Serious” level *********************************************************************************** The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has recorded higher than normal pollution levels since noon today (September 15). At 2pm, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) at the Tap Mun general monitoring station reached 10+, corresponding to the “Serious” health risk category. The air pollution levels are expected to remain higher in the next two days. Hong Kong is under the influence of a high-pollution background airstream. The weather today is mainly fine with light winds. Light wind hindered the effective dispersion of air pollutants. ... Read more