Hot, humid and grey -- it must be Monday morning

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BEIJING -- PhilCam captured these views at 9:45 a.m. on Monday in Beijing. After three clear days, blogger Philip Hersh reports, the day dawned hot, with oppressive humidity and grey skies.

The Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau website has relevant air pollution data.