The PM2.5 Dust News Is Back, Warning Thais To Deal With It



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PM2.5 dust has returned in Bangkok and its suburbs despite the fact that today is Sunday. While the Pollution Control Department Set up a troubleshooting center and advance notice

Small particle situation, PM2.5 exceeds the standard in 23 areas, it is orange, beginning to affect health. Pollution Control Department Use the colored bars as an alert symbol, orange is above standard, yellow is medium air quality and green is good air quality.

Top 5 areas The value of dust, smoke and PM2.5 pollution has risen to a level that has already started to affect health, including No. 1 Mahachai, Samut Sakhon, 75 micrograms per cubic meter, No. 2 at Mahachai Road, Phetkasem 8, Nong Khaem District, Bangkok No. 3 at Kanchanaphisek Road. Bang Khun Thian District No. 4 along Khlong Thawi Watthana Road, Thawi Watthana District and No. 5 on Ekachai Bang Bon Road.

While Attapon Charoensa, Director General of the Department of Pollution Control, claimed that the cause of PM 2.5 returned due to the mild cold wind. The air began to calm. And there is air pressure downward Although the air on the ground is still cold But dust accumulates in the air It is a reversal phenomenon in the atmosphere.

By Air Pollution Troubleshooting Center Integrate work with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to address PM2.5 pollution and this year will adjust format to be vigilant to caution, especially for sensitive groups including children children, the elderly and people with congenital diseases. For the general public In dusty areas, exercise outdoors should be avoided. And put on a cloth face mask AND general masks prevent PM2.5 dust 40-70%, while N95 mask can prevent 95%



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