Sandstorm brought severe air pollution in Shanghai
(Agencies) Updated: 2011-05-03 20:15
 A view of downtown Shanghai on a hazy day May 3, 2011. As a strong sandstorm hits parts of China's northwest, Shanghai experienced its worst air quality in more than four years. The sandstorm significantly increased the level of respirable particles in the air and pushed Shanghai's air pollution level to "severe", according to the Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Center (SEMC).[Photo/Agencies] |
 A wedding party pose for pictures with the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in the background on a hazy day in Shanghai May 3, 2011. As a strong sandstorm hits parts of China's northwest, Shanghai experienced its worst air quality in more than four years. The sandstorm significantly increased the level of respirable particles in the air and pushed Shanghai's air pollution level to "severe", according to the Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Center (SEMC).[Photo/Agencies] |
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