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North China on yellow alert for smog

Xinhua, October 5, 2015 Adjust font size:

China's weather observatory issued Monday a yellow alert for smog that is expected to hit the capital of Beijing and neighboring regions in norther parts of the country.

Beijing, Tianjin and parts of Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong provinces will be shrouded by smog from Monday to Tuesday, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast.

China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe weather, followed by orange, yellow and blue.

The NMC warns people in the affected areas to reduce outdoor activities.

The smog coincides with the week-long National Day holiday, and many tourists are vacationing in Beijing.

After experiencing frequent bouts of smog, the Chinese public have become increasingly sensitive to the health hazard. To address public concerns, the government aims to cut the density of inhalable particulate matter by at least 10 percent in major cities by 2017. Endi