Official predicts heavy smog to hit Beijing over next 5 days  

京津冀下周或現空氣嚴重污染 可能達Ⅱ級預警水平

環保部今日通報，11月22日-26日，京津冀中南部區域可能出現連續重度至嚴重污染過程。影響地區包括北京、天津、石家莊、廊坊、唐山、保定、滄州、邯鄲、邢臺和衡水等城市，首要污染物為PM2.5，可能達到Ⅱ級預警水平。[查看全文]

(ECNS) -- Beijing and neighbouring cities, including Tianjin and Shijiazhuang are predicted to face heavy air pollution over the following five days, Legal Evening News Friday reported, citing a Ministry of Environmental Protection director.

Cities such as Langfang, Tangshang, Baoding, Cangzhou, Handan, Xingtai, and Hengshui might also be affected.

Pollutant PM2.5, the concentration of which may hit code orange levels, is the major cause for concern, the director noted.

He added that the ministry has warned those cities involved to make adequate preparations. If essential, each should activate contingency plans to reduce emissions.