March were almost treble January levels and were “Unhealthy” according to the U. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Air Quality Index (AQI). Unfortunately, pollution has become absolutely unacceptable there over that time. When I first arrive people told me that the foul air pollution of March and April was slowly being counteracted by public and private action and policy.
Any figure beyond 2is ‘very unhealthy’. On Saturday, Khon Kaen reached 2on the AQI scale. Get real-time, historical and forecast PM2. Bangkok was the 2nd most polluted city in the world.
A community website dedicated to sharing air pollution data in Northern Thailand. At the weather station in Chang Phueak area, PM 2. Sri Phum, it was around 59. There will be many activities as following. Chiang Mai – the sixth worst air pollution in the world. Mueang Chiang Rai District.
At certain times of the year the air quality rises to hazardous levels and many call for action. The local hospital was reporting an increase in admissions due to pollution related lung issues. We could barely make out the mountains from our hotel in the center of town. If using a mask, you would want an N-9. An example of what you can expect to find can be seen here.
These indices are historical and they are published periodically. Hang Dong district had micrograms of PM2. Muang district had micrograms, the centre reported.
But end-Feb through March is paticularly bad due to extra burning in the countryside. But it is impossible to predict the level of air pollution at any one time. This video is unavailable. As you can see, the Thai standard is more than twice the international standard and urgently needs to be updated.
These months vary each year so I have a very knowledge and experience of pollution there. The truth is that the pollution levels are very high. The AQI measures a spectrum of air pollutants including PM2.
PM1 and carbon dioxide. On some days, it has been much worse. One international source reported dangerous levels of particulate matter smaller than 2. An AQI level above 1is considered unhealthy.
According to website airvisual.
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