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Dangerous PM 2.5 Dust Levels Exceed Threshold in 31 Provinces, Chiang Mai Ranked 2nd Worst in the World

PM 2.5 dust values ​​today (9:00 a.m.) exceeded the threshold in 31 provinces. Most of them were measured in the northern region. Mae Hong Son has the worst air condition, exceeding 200 micrograms, while Chiang Mai’s air condition is ranked second in the world.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation) by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) or GISTDA in collaboration with the National Research Council, Pollution Control Department, Kasetsart University and Chiang Mai University Follow the PM 2.5 dust situation hourly. With data from satellites through the “Dust Check” application at 9:00 a.m. on March 29, 2024.

Found 11 provinces with dust levels exceeding the standard. Is at a level that has an impact on health (red) including:

1. Mae Hong Son 285.9 micrograms

2. Chiang Mai 195.3 micrograms

3. Lamphun 173.4 micrograms

4. Chiang Rai 140.7 micrograms

5.Phayao 115.9 micrograms

6. Tak 115.3 micrograms

7. Lampang 115.0 micrograms

8. Nan 109.0 micrograms

9. Phrae 103.8 micrograms

10. Uttaradit 97.9 micrograms

11. Sukhothai 82.0 micrograms

Meanwhile, another 20 provinces have dust levels exceeding the standard and are at the orange level. Other areas in 46 provinces had dust values ​​at the yellow, green and blue levels, indicating good air quality at a moderate to very good level.

Meanwhile in Bangkok today Air quality is moderate to very good. The average dust value for all 50 districts was 18.0 micrograms, with the only district with a moderate level of dust (yellow) being “Nong Khaem District” at 25.2 micrograms.

The IQAir website reports on the air quality of major cities around the world at 9:00 a.m., finding that Thailand in the Chiang Mai province has the highest levels of dust levels. of the world again It ranks 2nd with an air quality index of 182 US AQI, second only to Delhi, India’s 194 US AQI, while Bangkok ranks 32nd in the world with an air quality index of 78 US AQI, which is in the medium air quality criteria. The general public can still enjoy outdoor activities.

Advice to people living in high-risk areas You should wear a mask at all times. Avoid being in the open air. To prevent possible consequences, especially respiratory diseases. You can further track PM2.5 hourly data through the “Dust Check” application.

Thank you for information from: Dust check data tracking system and IQAir

2024-03-29 02:47:00
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