For the first time in history, China has declared a "red" danger level due to terrible smog

The National Observatory of China on Tuesday declared a "red" danger level due to severe smog in several northern and eastern regions of the country. This is the first time in history that such a warning has been issued in China due to smog.

According to the National Meteorological Center of China, on Tuesday and Wednesday dense fog in parts of the region, including Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, as well as in the provinces of Henan, Shandong, Anhui and Jiangsu will reduce visibility to less than 500 meters. In some cases, visibility in these regions will not exceed 50 meters. Due to the increased level of danger, drivers are asked to slow down, and local airports are asked to take all necessary measures to prevent emergencies.

The "orange" level of danger remains in northern, eastern and central China. Smog has not been held here since December 30. China has adopted a four-level hazard designation system: blue, yellow, orange and red.

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Source: Xinhuanet

The strongest fog in the city of Runan, Henan province.

The picture taken on January 3 shows a tower in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province.

Traffic on the streets of Hefei is difficult due to fog.

Pedestrians make their way through thick smog in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province.

Smog covered the city of Wuxi in Jiangsu province.