People battle wind and sand in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Monday, as sandstorms hit many places in northern China including Beijing. ZHANG SHU/FOR CHINA DAILY
The air quality in Beijing at one point reached the worst level on the country’s six-tier scale for the second day on Tuesday, as yellow dust blanketed the capital.
People were seen wearing masks, and cars were covered with dust.
A woman in her 40s said she has been unable to open the window or go out. She added that the yellow dust has become worse than before.
A man in his 30s said driving has been difficult, and the situation is serious.
