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Bangkok updates measures to neutralize dust PM2.5 Control for outdoor burning – construction works
Date Dec 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM
A Bangkok spokesman said. Bangkok raises measures to solve PM2.5 problems After the dust is raised Enforce laws to restrict outdoor burns Coordinate construction site that generates dust.
On December 15, 2020, Police Lieutenant Colonel Pongsakorn Kwanmuang of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) revealed the situation of the small accumulation of dust, PM2.5 in the Bangkok area, now that on December 14 In In the past In the Bangkok area, the average value of small PM2.5 particles is 60 micrograms / cubic meter, while today (December 15, 20), the average size of PM2.5 particles is 74.6 micrograms / meter cubic.
Bangkok has followed the action plan Preliminary control of the construction area There are no outdoor activities at the school. Control open burns, wash streets, spray water and open pollution clinics.
At this time, the situation has increased more and more. BMA has elevated the measure to the second level, including enforcement of laws to control burning in the area. Having the district office and the local police go to the area together to inspect the issuance of public health units to serve people in areas with high dust values.
In the case of large construction activities, buildings, electric trains or other constructions that generate dust, land fill and equipment handling. Will coordinate the business owner to refrain from operating Except that the interior can still be done until the situation improves. For educational institutions in Bangkok Have the district office together with the school determine which schools are in the risk area. And you can’t provide a room with an air filter. To close the course as appropriate
Measures for spraying water in Bangkok include
Spray water to wash plants to remove PM2.5 dust adhering to leaves. Keep the blades clean to keep collecting new dust.
Spray water to wash the road and remove PM10 dust down the drain. Avoid re-scattering dust into the air.
Injection of water on site to reduce the diffusion of PM10 dust and prevent it from breaking into PM2.5.
Spray water around tall buildings to reduce the amount of dust around the building. Keeps people inside safe as there is less dust inside the building.
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