Bangkok, Pollution Control Department reveals The value of small dust particles PM2.5 still exceeds the standard in 45 provinces but is likely to decrease starting tomorrow.
Communication Center for Solving Air Pollution Problems The Pollution Control Department (PDC) monitored air quality on March 19, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. and found that the amount of PM2.5 in the country was found to exceed the standard in 45 provinces, including: Chiang Rai Province, Chiang Mai, Nan, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Singburi, Lopburi, Saraburi, Ang Thong, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Prachinburi, Bueng Kan, Nong Khai, Loei, Ud. Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Bua Lamphu, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Roi Et, Amnat Charoen, Chaiyaphum, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram and Surin.
Measurement results by region are as follows:
– The northern region mostl
y exceeded the standard, measuring 45.3 – 158.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
– The Northeastern region mostly exceeded the standard, measuring 40.7 – 77.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
– Central and western regions Mostly exceeded the standard value, measured at 28.0 – 53.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
– Eastern region exceeded standard values ??in 2 areas, measuring 21.8 – 43.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
– Southern region, the overall picture is good, measuring 10.7 – 27.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
-Bangkok and surrounding areas By the measuring station of the D and C. Together with Bangkok, the overall picture is in the medium range, measuring 22.2 – 36.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
However, many hot spots are still found. After the rain started to fall from the summer storm, the situation will improve somewhat. The results of the dust situation forecast for the next 7 days between 20 – 26 March 2024 are as follows.
The northern region tends to decrease.
The northeastern region tends to decrease.
The eastern region continu
es to be good. But still need to be careful in some areas.
Southern region continues to be good
Bangkok and surrounding areas tend to decrease.
For people living in the area that has an impact on their health (red area)? Outdoor activities should be avoided. or use self-protection equipment If you have health symptoms, you should consult a doctor. You can follow the situation through the websites Air4Thai.com and airbkk.com, the Air4Thai and AirBKK applications.
Source: Thai News Agency