LAMPANG, Feb 12 (TNA) – The dust particles in Lampang soared to hazardous levels of over 110 microgrammes per cubic metre of air as northern provinces are trying to contain forest fires.
Lampang has been shrouded in smog from forest fires. The tiny particulate matter has risen to the red level around 112-134 microgrammes per cubic metres at four air quality monitoring stations in the provincial seat and Mae Moh district
In Nan province, the PM 2.5 particulate matter was reported at an unhealthy level of 61 microgrammes per cubic metre in the Muang Nan municipality due to forest fires in many areas for over a week.
The latest forest fire occurred in the Nanthaburi national park in Tha Wang Pha district and the reserve forest in Nanoi district. Authorities are trying to put out the flames.
Vulnerable groups such as small children, the elderly and patients with respiratory illnesses are advised to refrain from outdoor activities and wear masks when going outside. (TNA)
