Smog getting worse and worse here in Hong Kong

The filthiest day of the year fell on September 14 when the air pollution index nudged for the first time above the critical 200 level: a reading of more than 100 is classified as "very high" and triggers an automatic health warning.

Its getting very bad here these days. According to the article [read it here] 80% of the pollution originates in Southern China and there was low visibility 18% of the time. This reading is the highest on record.

For those that have never had the opportunity to enjoy our Hong Kong weather, visibility on the worst days is reduced to few hundred yards. Just from observation, however, I have to dispute the claim that 80% of the pollution comes from Southern China. The street level in Central or in Mongkok is chocked due to pollution from cars, busses and trucks and is particularly noxious. China puts down a good base of pollution but Hong Kong does more than its share of polluting.