CHIANG MAI, Feb 2 — Thailand's northern region is preparing to tackle the haze problem, as this province's level of airborne small particulate matter has risen slightly.
Chiang Mai Deputy Governor Nawin Sinthusa-ard informed the press that the Northern Provinces Strategy Management Group meeting to be presided over by the Chiang Mai'governor, would discuss how to handle the haze period this month and next.
Chiang Mai began preparing to handle the haze earlier this year by evaluating last year's data and implementing an early burning measure to destroy dry leaves before the haze period settled in.
Mr Nawin believes that the operation will help to alleviate the upcoming situation in the region's southern districts, though cooperation from all sides is still needed to prevent any burning in open areas.
The latest report specified that PM10 particulate matter has already reached the level of 90 microgrammes per cubic metre in Chaing Mai and other provinces in the upper north. (MCOT online news)
