Heavy smog continued to shroud some parts of Beijing and neighbouring Hebei province, meteorological authorities said, forecasting the pollution to be dispersed tomorrow with the arrival of cold front.
The density of PM 2.5, particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter, ranged between 130 to 241 micrograms per cubic meter today morning in Beijing, the National Meteorological Centre said.
Some parts in Hebei and Shanxi provinces also saw medium smog.
Emergency measures such as car restrictions based on even- odd license plate numbers, closure of kindergartens and schools have been implemented in Beijing and 22 other cities from December 17 to 21 following this year's first red alert.
In a five-year plan on environmental improvements released on December 5, Chin's central cabinet ordered strict controls on the consumption of coal, a major source of pollution in China.
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