PM2.5 concentrations reach hazardous levels in western Taiwan

Concentrations of fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) were at "high" and "very high" levels in western areas of Taiwan Sunday, with PM2.5 indexes there reaching between 7-10. An index of 10 indicates the highest and the most hazardous -- PM2.5 concentration.

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