BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration (BMA) reported the levels of PM 2.5 particulate matter exceeded
the safety standard at three locations this morning.
Air quality measurement showed tiny
dust particles in the past 24 hours on average rose to unsafe levels between
51-67 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) of air at three spots in Laksi, Bang
Khen and Bang Phlat.
Local residents should reduce outdoor activities and
wear N95 grade masks when going outside.
Dust particles are likely to affect the capital
until Friday due to a moderate high pressure area and less ventilation for
pollution.
In Tak’s Mae Sot district, the PM 2.5 was reported
at 60 µg/m³. Untra-fine dust there was originated from burning in plantations
and forest fires. Local authorities have to spray water into the air in hard
hit areas in an attempt to reduce air pollution. (TNA)
