Dust is gradually covering Beijing

Large buildings almost disappeared under the dense smoke and mist in the capital of Beijing, China, when air pollution was still alarming.

Fog, dust and smoke caused People's Daily's buildings to disappear.(Photo: Sohu)

Air pollution in China has yet to show signs of diminishing. In many areas in the capital city of Beijing in the past 4 days, fog, dust and smoke are covering a wide area.

According to official statistics, the density of ultra-small particles of particulate matter PM 2.5 (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) in the air recorded in Beijing exceeded 400 and reached 500 in some areas. . Meanwhile, according to US Environmental Protection Agency data, airborne PM 2.5 concentrations at 300 will be considered very dangerous. Facing this situation, Beijing raised the warning from gold alert to orange, the second highest level.

The fog obscures Beijing's tower, making it look like flying saucers. Meanwhile, People's Daily's building seems to disappear completely under the thick smoke.

Shanghaiist said the impact of the winds had dispersed the dust from October 11, even reducing air pollution to acceptable levels. However, experts predict that fog and dust will reappear on October 17 and 18.

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