Aussie travellers holidaying in Beijing are being advised to stay in doors as much as possible over the next three days as smoke in the city reaches deadly levels.
Overnight, the Chinese government issued its first ever ‘red alert’ for pollution – the highest possible caution when it comes to air.
The alert is predicted to be in place for the next three days as severe smog hovers over the highly populated city.
In a bid to protect residents, the Chinese capital will practically shut down from now until mid-Thursday when the weather is expected to push a bit of smog away.
Schools have closed down as well as construction and a number of businesses.
For tourists, the ‘red’ alert means a number of attractions may also be closed over the next day and a half and some flights may be affected by the density of the air.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has urged all Aussies in the city to remain indoors where possible and to monitor local website on pollution levels.
“Beijing has issued its first ever ‘Red Alert’ over smog, and the city is going into complete shutdown” https://t.co/AOgC2x0bQm
— Alex Bresler (@BreslerAlex) December 8, 2015
“There may be a range of disruptions to flights, local transport and public services.”
DFAT
“You should consider minimising time spent outdoors on these days.”
According to The Independent, smog levels weren’t as bad yesterday as they were a few days ago, however, the government is predicted a gush of deadly pollution to enter the air today and early tomorrow.
