Bangkok, Poor air quality in Bangkok this morning. PM2.5 dust values ??exceeded the standard in 69 areas, at the orange level. Starting to affect health Recommend limiting the amount of time spent doing outdoor activities.
Bangkok Air Quality Information Center Report on the situation of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) in Bangkok on January 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM. Measurements were 40.9-70.3 micrograms/cubic meter (µg/cubic meter). It was found that Exceeds the standard and is at the orange level. Starting to affect health (Standard not more than 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter) totaling 69 areas: 1. Bangkok Noi District In front of the Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: the value is equal to 70.3 micrograms/cubic meter. 2. Thawi Watthana District Entrance to Sanam Luang 2: has a value equal to 68.4 micrograms/cubic meter. 3. Nong Khaem District, three-way intersection next to the police box, Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: has a value equal to 66.5 micrograms/cubic meter. The average of Bangkok
55.5 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/cubic meter)
5 rankings of the highest PM2.5 dust values ??in Bangkok:
1. Thonburi District 68.4 micrograms/cubic meter
2. Phasi Charoen District 68.0 micrograms/cubic meter
3. Nong Khaem District 67.9 micrograms/cubic meter cubic meter.
4. Thawi Watthana District 67.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
5. Yannawa District 66.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
1??North Bangkok
45.6 – 52.6 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health.
2??Eastern Bangkok
45.3 – 60.9 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health.
3??Central Bangkok
43.4 – 64.5 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health.
4??South Bangkok
49 – 66.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
Overall: in the range of beginning to have an impact on health.
5??North Krungthon
56.1 – 68.4 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of beginning to have an impact on health.
6??Southern Krungthon
50.5 – 68 microgra
ms/cubic
meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health.
??Dust tends to decrease. Overall, air quality is starting to have an impact on health.??
Health advice:
?? Orange level air quality: Starting to have an impact on health.
??General public: Use personal protective equipment such as a PM2.5 mask every time you leave the building.
Limit the amount of time you spend in strenuous outdoor activities or exercise.
You should observe unusual symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye irritation.
??People in high-risk groups: Use self-protection equipment such as a PM2.5 mask every time you leave the building.
Avoid doing outdoor activities or exercise that are very strenuous. Follow the doctor’s advice. If there are any abnormal symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.
Related factors (forecasting weather trends that affect PM2.5 dust by meteorological conditions) during the period 20 – 28 Jan. 2024, ventilation tends to improve until 22 Jan. 2024, a condition of air
closing and opening alternately occurs near the surface. And there will be a chance of rain. As a result, the accumulation of dust is relatively stable or even reduced in the short term. For the period 23-28 Jan. 2024, ventilation is poor to weak. In addition, there is a closed air condition near the surface. As a result, dust ventilation is limited. and accumulation can occur.
Source: Thai News Agency