BANGKOK, Dec 15 (TNA) – Thick PM2.5 dust blanketed Bangkok this morning, giving the capital the third position in the world’s worst air pollution rankings at 7 am. Tuesday.
According to the airvisual.com website, the level of accumulated PM2.5 dust in Bangkok and surrounding provinces was higher than that of yesterday despite slight rain in some areas.
The Department of Pollution Control said that heavy air pollution from fine dust will continue until Dec 17 due to stagnant air.
The department reported that the PM2.5 levels hit the red zone, considered a serious threat to health in six areas across Bangkok including Din Daeng Road in Din Daeng district, Charoen Nakorn Road in Klong San district, Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81 in Nong Khaem district, Srinakarin Road in Prawet district, Tha Phra intersection in Bangkok Yai district and Samsaen Road in Phra Nakhon district.
The levels of PM 2.5 were in the orange zone, which have an impact on public health in 63 areas.
The Bangkok air quality map showed the 2.5 levels breached the safe threshold of 50 µg/m³ in all areas. (TNA)
