Tangshan has activated level II anti-smog measures

Published: Feb 5, 2020 12:58

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The orange anti-smog alert started on 10:00 CST February 5 and will remain in place until further notice

SHANGHAI, Feb 5 (SMM) – Tangshan, China’s top steelmaking hub has activated level II response to heavy pollution.

The orange anti-smog alert, which is the second-highest in Beijing’s three-tier warning system, started on 10:00 CST February 5 and will remain in place until further notice.

Another steelmaking hub in Hebei province—Handan—kicked off emergency response to heavy pollution simultaneously.

Handan Iron & Steel Group has suspended some of its sintering machines, blast furnaces, coke ovens and other facilities.

Trucks of national IV emission standards or below are forbidden to transport cargoes.

Tangshan Smog alert

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