BANGKOK, Feb 4 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration (BMA) has asked cooperation from contractors and operators of
construction projects to suspend construction works for three days in Bangkok to
curb the dust problem.
The move came after the PM2.5 had risen to unhealthy
levels in most parts of the capital for several days.
Electric train projects across the city were also ordered
to stop construction until Thursday.
Contractors were asked to spray water at
construction sites and from the tops of buildings to reduce fine dust
pollution.
Although construction is not the major contributor
of PM 2.5 directly, other related activities could cause ultra-fine dust
indirectly such as transportation of construction materials, use of
diesel-power machines. (TNA)
