The municipal government of Tangshan in China’s Hebei Province has issued emergency emissions reduction measures to tackle heavy air pollution as of September 25.
According to Tangshan Meteorological Bureau, starting from September 25 meteorological conditions in Tangshan are expected to become worse, with reduced dispersion of atmospheric pollutants.
The emergency emissions reduction measures include 50 percent capacity cuts for pelletizing shaft furnaces and sintering machines, production restrictions at coke plants, the suspension of work at rock quarries in three districts in Tangshan, as well as the halting of work at demolition sites.
The emergency measures will remain in effect for the time being until further notice.