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Air Pollution Index for Today, November 11, 1998 (Wednesday)

API Level Advice

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General Stations 71 to 77 High

================ ======== ============== ====== Central/Western (1) 74 High

Kwai Chung (2) 71 High

Kwun Tong (2) 74 High

Sha Tin (3) 76 High

Sham Shui Po (4) 74 High

Tai Po (4) 71 High

Tap Mun (6) 75 High

Tsuen Wan (2) 75 High

Yuen Long (5) 77 High

Roadside Stations 94 to 107 High to Very High (C)

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Causeway Bay (7) 107 Very High

Central (8) Suspension of service due to

renovation works

Mong Kok (9) 94 High

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Forecast for Tomorrow, November 12, 1998 (Thursday)

API Level Advice

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General Stations 70 to 85 High

Roadside Stations 90 to 105 High to Very High (C)

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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/Wednesday, November 11, 1998

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