Chiang Mai Forest Fire erupted in many areas in Chiang Dao district, burning all day and night, resulting in the PM 2.5 value in the province today reaching 228 micrograms / cubic meter or 4 times higher than the air quality in Chiang Mai, ranked 4th in the world
Officials rush to extinguish the electricity at Ban Nam Ru and Ban Pong-Ang, Muang Na Subdistrict, and Ban Mae Chan Noi. Thung Khao Phuang Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province since yesterday evening. and all night long until the officers could walk to extinguish the forest fire takes hours Now the power is out almost everywhere. The forest area is expected to be damaged at least 60 rai, but some areas have not extinguished the fire. Especially on the high mountain causing a large amount of smoke in the area
This morning, the PM2.5 dust value in Mueang Na Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District reached 228 micrograms per cubic meter, or four times higher than yesterday’s level of 59 micrograms per cubic meter. It has an impact on public health, while the AQI or air quality index is as high as 338 until the villagers burn their eyes and nose. shortness of breath And also makes the city of Chiang Mai have a higher PM2.5 value, Chang Phueak Subdistrict and Si Phum Subdistrict, the PM2.5 value is at 72 micrograms per cubic meter. affect health Air quality in the morning of Chiang Mai Ranked 4th in the world for poor air quality
As for Bangkok and its vicinity, the PM. 2.5 dust level is at a good to very good air quality level. There is only along Kanchanapisek Road. Bang Khun Thian District The dust value is 55 micrograms per cubic meter. In the criteria that start to affect health.
Source: Thai News Agency
