Fog, dust and smoke covering China

Heavy fog and dust cover many Chinese provinces in recent days, seriously affecting domestic life and transportation and economic activities .

>>>Serious air pollution alarm in China

Air pollution from early December in China has not shown signs of diminishing.The central and eastern regions of the country are covered by fog and dust on a large scale.The air pollution index in Shanghai city has reached level 6, the highest scale.The government warns children and the elderly, people with cardiovascular disease or respiratory disease should not go out and limit outdoor activities.(Photo: China.org.cn)

Chongqing scene is covered in a thick fog on December 2.According to the City Meteorological Center, the pollution here is at an alarming rate.(Photo: China.org.cn)

Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, December 3.Many highways have to be closed because of fog.Pollution reached red alert level.(Photo: China.org.cn)

Wuhan, Hubei flooded with smoke and fog.This situation has taken place since the middle of the year.(Photo: Chinanews)

The gray space in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, is on December 8, making transportation difficult.(Photo: News.cn)

Jiangsu blurred in the fog.Vision of many inner city areas is less than 5m.Pollution reached red alert level.The government advised people not to go to the streets to ensure their health.(Photo: Chinanews)

Many flights are postponed to ensure safety.(Photo: China.org.cn)

Traffic in many places falls into congestion because of limited visibility.(Photo: Chinanews)

Chinese people from the past to the street must always have a mask and cover carefully to avoid dust and smoke.(Photo: China.org.cn)

Chinese people are reluctant to get used to this scene, when serious air pollution has not shown signs of diminishing.(Photo: People)