Press Release

 

 

Announcement on the Air Pollution Index (API) by EPD

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Air Pollution Index for Today, April 22, 1999 (Thursday)

API Level Advice

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General Stations 43 to 60 Medium to High

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Central/Western (1) 49 Medium

Eastern (1) 54 High

Kwai Chung (2) 53 High

Kwun Tong (2) 59 High

Sha Tin (3) 43 Medium

Sham Shui Po (4) 51 High

Tai Po (4) 49 Medium

Tap Mun (6) 60 High

Tsuen Wan (2) 51 High

Yuen Long (5) 43 Medium

Roadside Stations 67 to 84 High

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Causeway Bay (7) 84 High

Central (8) 74 High

Mong Kok (9) 67 High

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Forecast for Tomorrow, April 23, 1999 (Friday)

API Level Advice

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General Stations 50 to 75 Medium to High

Roadside Stations 70 to 90 High

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Advice:

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(A) When the general index lies between 101 and 200, persons with existing heart or respiratory illnesses are advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities.

(B) When the general index exceeds 200, the general public are advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities.

(C) When the roadside index lies between 101 and 200, persons with existing heart or respiratory illnesses are advised to avoid prolonged stay in areas with heavy traffic. If it is necessary to stay in these areas, they are advised to reduce physical exertion as far as possible.

(D) When the roadside index exceeds 200, the general public are advised to avoid prolonged exposure in areas with heavy traffic. If it is necessary to stay in these areas, they are advised to reduce physical exertion as far as possible.

Characteristics of Area:

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(1) Urban: residential areas

(2) Urban: densely populated residential areas with mixed

commercial/industrial developments

(3) Urban: densely populated residential areas with

commercial developments

(4) New town: residential areas

(5) New town: residential areas with fairly rapid

development

(6) Rural

(7) Urban roadside in busy commercial areas with very

heavy traffic and surrounded by many tall buildings

(8) Urban roadside in busy commercial/financial areas with

heavy traffic and surrounded by many tall buildings

(9) Urban roadside in mixed residential/commercial area

with airly heavy traffic and surrounded by some

moderately tall buildings

END/Thursday, April 22, 1999

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