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Air Pollution Index for Today, October 9, 1998 (Friday)

API Level Advice

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General Stations 50 to 60 Medium to High ( )

================ ======== ============= ====== Central/Western (1) 54 High

Kwai Chung (2) 51 High

Kwun Tong (2) 55 High

Sha Tin (3) 52 High

Sham Shui Po (4) 53 High

Tai Po (4) 50 Medium

Tap Mun (6) 60 High

Tsuen Wan (2) 52 High

Yuen Long (5) 52 High

Roadside Stations 59 to 91 High ( )

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Causeway Bay (7) 91 High

Central (8) 59 High

Mong Kok (9) 67 High

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Forecast for Tomorrow, October 10, 1998 (Saturday)

API Level Advice

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General Stations 50 to 65 Medium to High

Roadside Stations 60 to 80 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

fairly heavy traffic and surrounded by some moderately

tall buildings

End/Friday, October 9, 1998

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