Official predicts heavy smog to hit Beijing over next 5 days  

京津冀下周或现空气严重污染 可能达Ⅱ级预警水平

环保部今日通报，11月22日-26日，京津冀中南部区域可能出现连续重度至严重污染过程。影响地区包括北京、天津、石家庄、廊坊、唐山、保定、沧州、邯郸、邢台和衡水等城市，首要污染物为PM2.5，可能达到Ⅱ级预警水平。[查看全文]

(ECNS) -- Beijing and neighbouring cities, including Tianjin and Shijiazhuang are predicted to face heavy air pollution over the following five days, Legal Evening News Friday reported, citing a Ministry of Environmental Protection director.

Cities such as Langfang, Tangshang, Baoding, Cangzhou, Handan, Xingtai, and Hengshui might also be affected.

Pollutant PM2.5, the concentration of which may hit code orange levels, is the major cause for concern, the director noted.

He added that the ministry has warned those cities involved to make adequate preparations. If essential, each should activate contingency plans to reduce emissions.