Sand and dust are seen in the air, Feb. 27, Beijing’s Haidian district. Sand and haze hit Beijing in a row from Wednesday, causing serious air pollution and poor visibility. The Meteorological Bureau of Beijing issued blue alert for strong gale and yellow alert for haze yesterday. (Photo/CFP)
Beijing, nearby regions face 'dangerous' air quality
The air quality in Beijing and nearby regions hit dangerous levels Thursday, Beijing's environmental authorities said. Full report