BANGKOK, Jan 9 (TNA) – The Department of Pollution Control warns people in Bangkok and surrounding provinces to brace for higher levels of hazardous particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) as stagnant air will intensify tomorrow.
As of 7 a.m. today, PM 2.5 levels rose beyond safe levels in certain parts of Bangkok and surrounding provinces, ranging from 25-53 microgrammes per cubic meter.
The so-call safe level is 50 microgrammes per cubic meter, according to the Pollution Control Department.
It forecast that tomorrow (Jan 10), PM2.5 levels would rise in the central part of Bangkok, northern and southern Thonburi district.
The dust situation will improve from Jan 11-15 due to an increase in wind speed.
However, residents in many areas of Bangkok should remain vigilant to monitor the air quality during that period.
Those areas are Laksi, Chatuchak, Klong Toey, Phra Khanong, Bangna, Phayathai, Din Daeng, Huay Kwang, Klong Sam Wa, Min Buri, Saphansung , Taling Chan, Bangkok Noi, Thawi Wattana, Bang Khae, Nong Khaem and Bang Bon. (TNA)
