A.K.A The Day That Hong Kong Overran New York in Pollution

Or the day that HK won’t see stars (not even in the countryside)

Central/Western 424 Severe - Eastern 500 Severe Respirable Suspended Particulates Kwai Chung 233 Severe - Kwun Tong 475 Severe Respirable Suspended Particulates Sha Tin 430 Severe Respirable Suspended Particulates Sham Shui Po 385 Severe - Tai Po 443 Severe Respirable Suspended Particulates Tap Mun 416 Severe Respirable Suspended Particulates Tsuen Wan 270 Severe Respirable Suspended Particulates Tung Chung 216 Severe Respirable Suspended Particulates Yuen Long 169 Very High Respirable Suspended Particulates

This is the record.

Air Pollution Level API Advice to Public General API Roadside API Severe aa aa aa aa aa aa 201-500 The general public are advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities The general public are advised to avoid prolonged stay in areas with heavy traffic. If it is necessary to stay in streets or roads with heavy traffic, they are advised to reduce physical exertion as far as possible. Very High aa aa aa aa aa aa 101-200 Persons with existing heart or respiratory illnesses (such as coronary heart and cardiovascular diseases, asthma, chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive airways diseases)are advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities Persons with existing heart or respiratory illnesses (such as coronary heart and cardiovascular diseases, asthma, chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive airways diseases) are advised to avoid prolonged stay in areas with heavy traffic. If it is necessary to stay in streets or roads with heavy traffic, they are advised to reduce physical exertion as far as possible. High aa aa aa aa aa aa 51-100 No immediate response action is suggested – Long-term effects may, however, be observed if exposed at this level persistently for months or years Medium aa aa aa aa aa aa 26-50 No response action is required. Low aa aa aa aa aa aa 0-25 No response action is required. As the health effects on individuals may vary, you should seek advice from a medical doctor if you are in doubt or feel uncomfortable. If you are a smoker, you should quit smoking now!

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