North set for bout of severe pollution

Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is targeting a reduction in the concentration of PM2.5

Residents in northern regions, including Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province, will encounter another bout of severe smog starting on Friday night that is forecast to last until Dec 21, the national meteorological authority said on Wednesday.

The coming pollution is forecast to reach hazardous levels, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, with visibility in some areas lowered to 1 kilometer, the National Meteorological Center said on Wednesday.