People in the city are overwhelmed! PM 2.5 dust exceeds the standard in 56 areas.

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Bangkok, This morning, people in Bangkok are in trouble! PM 2.5 dust exceeded the standard in 56 areas, the highest in Nong Khaem district. In Phitsanulok province, a fog phenomenon occurred covering the entire city.

The PM2.5 dust level in Bangkok this morning is in the range of 31.1 – 58.3 micrograms/cubic meter. and is likely to increase Compared to yesterday during the same period It was found that the standard exceeded the orange level. Starting to have an impact on health in 56 areas, the highest being in Nong Khaem District. The three-way intersection next to the police box, Macharoen Road, Phetkasem 81, measured 58.3 micrograms/cubic meter. Next to Thawiwanarom Park, Thawi Watthana District, measured 57.8 micrograms/cubic meter. However, on January 18-20, 2024, ventilation was not good. Resulting in dust accumulation. And today’s forecast is partly cloudy. and the temperature will drop slightly

Fog all over Phitsanulok city in the past 50 years.

While there was a fog phenomenon covering the entire
city of Phitsanulok. Especially around the curve of the Nan River. In front of Chung Nang Temple, Tha Thong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province, people living near the waterfront came to jog and exercise. They were shocked by the mist. and talked about how in 50 years, no matter how old we were, we had never seen fog this much before. Very thick fog As a result, vehicles passing by must turn on their lights. Until around 7:30 a.m. the light from the sun began to shine. The mist that covered it turned into a golden light.

Source: Thai News Agency