The Hanoi mayor instructed relevant bodies to take drastic solutions to reduce air pollution.

Hanoi has suspended the cleaning of streets with water since February 2017 as using street vacuum cleaners would be more economical.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will also coordinate with major cities to accelerate the roadmap of vehicles emission reduction.

Hanoi’s air quality index (AQI) measured at 10 monitoring stations in the city today was in the range of from 95 to 143.

Hanoi’s air quality index (AQI) measured at 10 monitoring stations in the last 24 hours in the city was in the range of from 157 to 186.