Hanoi: Suspended dust is 2.5 times higher than the permitted level

The level of pollution by suspended dust collectively for both seasons in Hanoi is 2.5 times higher than the permitted standard. The concentration of fine dust accounts for 63%. This situation has led to a number of elevated respiratory-related diseases.

Concentration of suspended dust is 2.5 times higher than the permitted level.(Photo: VietnamNet)

This number has just been announced this morning at a seminar in Hanoi. The workshop was organized under the theme of "Journalism on Hanoi Air Quality" due to the 'Vietnam-Switzerland' clean air program (SVCAT) in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment). office

According to the project survey, among the group of people who have lived in Hanoi for more than 10 years, the incidence of chronic nose and throat disease is 24.5%; less than 3 years is 12.5%.

According to experts, one of the fundamental causes of environmental pollution is an unreasonable industrial arrangement. In addition, poor urban transport system, the increase in means and quality of vehicles involved in traffic . are also factors that cause environmental pollution in Hanoi.