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Hong Kong

Tell us what we don't know: Hongkongers sceptical of new AQHI

Air Quality Health Index gets sceptical reception from Hongkongers as it records 'very high' levels of pollution on launch day

A visitor at The Peak finds the city skyline veiled in a haze. Photo: Sam Tsang

The government's new Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) launched yesterday to scepticism from the public - and immediately drew attention to terrible air quality for most of the city.

A free smartphone app which issues alerts on real-time air pollution levels and health risks was also launched by the Environmental Protection Department.