PM 2.5 dust today (March 28) exceeds the standard in 19 provinces, mostly in the northern and northeastern areas. affect health
Air4Thai Air Quality Index Reporting Application in Thailand By the Pollution Control Department today (March 28) at 4:00 p.m., air quality across the country is at a very good level to affect health While the PM 2.5 dust value exceeds the standard in 19 provinces, most of them are in the northern and northeastern areas (Mae Hong Son, Phrae, Phetchabun, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Ubon Ratchathani, Uttaradit, Nong Khai, Sukhothai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phayao, Bueng Kan, Nan, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet), where Wiang Phang Kham Subdistrict, A.D. Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province, PM 2.5, highest 492 micrograms per cubic meter affect health
Chiang Mai, the second worst air quality in the world,
Chiang Mai Province continues to have wildfires. Today, there are up to 223 locations, especially in Chiang Dao District where 61 burning champions, most of them occur in conserved forest areas, followed by Mae Ai District at 34 points, Mae Taeng District at 19 points, Chai Prakan District at 18 points, and Samoeng District at 17. point and distributed in almost every district Except for the area of Muang District, but the smoke drifted into the basin area in the city of Chiang Mai. Causing the air quality in Chang Phuak Subdistrict and Si Phum Subdistrict, the PM 2.5 value is between 100-115 micrograms per cubic meter. All forest areas on fire Volunteers in every village continued to extinguish the fire non-stop.
Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization Mist sprays must be opened at various points throughout the city to increase humidity. Relieve smog In the areas of Mueang Na Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, the PM 2.5 value is as high as 282 micrograms per cubic meter, the highest in Chiang Mai Province, causing people to still have eyes, nose, cough, sneeze, and difficulty breathing. Wear a mask throughout the day, even at home. Causing the IQ Air website to rank Chiang Mai as the second worst air quality in the world and Chiang Mai’s pollution value It’s been more than two months in a row now.
Thod Pa Pa Pa banana trees are planted to be used as a natural fire prevention line.
Villagers in the area of Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province, together with the public sector public and private as well as monks in the area Join together to organize the Kick Off activity to prevent haze, forest fires and PM 2.5 fine dust at the Doi Suthep Nature and Wildlife Education Center, Suthep Sub-district, Muang District, to encourage all sectors to participate in reducing activities. Forest fires and long-term forest fire smog problems in the area of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park which is the location of Doi Suthep
In the activity, there was a toasting of banana tree robes that villagers brought from their homes to join in the ceremony. Before bringing all the banana trees, including more than 300 trees, to plant in the upstream forest area to symbolize the beginning of the activities of the people Suthep Subdistrict and network In order to prevent and solve the problem of smog, forest fires and small dust. before joining together Start a distance of 4 kilometers along the important points at the foot of Doi Suthep.
Dust, smoke causes sickness in 4 groups of diseases,
Chiang Rai Province Smog causes patients in 4 groups of diseases to soar Respiratory patient information disclosure In the latest area from March 19-26, 2023, there were 3,478 cases, with a total of 4 disease groups, such as respiratory disease, coronary heart disease, inflammatory skin disease. and inflammatory eye disease But most patients have a burning nose and a sore throat. Including being an outpatient who came to be examined and then received medicine back to treat the symptoms at home
For seriously ill patients, there are still enough beds to support patients. Recently, the Provincial Public Health Office has ordered each hospital to be ready to deal with the situation 24 hours a day, while many agencies are still mobilizing to spray water spray both in the area of Mae Sai District and the city of Chiang Rai. to help create humidity Reduce smog in the air
air force Also sent a transport plane (BT-67) to fly to spray water spray to extinguish fires and alleviate dust problems in the air in Mae Yao Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District. which caused many forest fires in the Doi Mae Yao forest area
Illegal burning of viewpoints on Doi Chang severely damaged
The view point on Doi Chang A famous tourist attraction in Chiang Rai Province, the area of Wawee Subdistrict, Mae Suai District, the fire burned heavily in the forest area in the high mountains. and spread over hundreds of rais of land almost reaching the roads that villagers use to travel in the village The officers had to mobilize to help extinguish the fire. but because some areas are steep mountains Officers cannot enter on foot. Afraid to be dangerous Therefore, it can only be made to prevent the fire from spreading.
Mr. Chutidet Kamonnachut, Director of the Office of Conservation Area 15, Chiang Rai, traveled to inspect the fire, said that the forest fire on Doi Chang had occurred since the night. which the fire spreads widely and burns quickly Some of the fire areas are high and steep mountains. Officers did not reach can only make a line to prevent the fire from spreading further Therefore, we would like to remind the public that if the authorities detect that there is an illegal forest fire, they will be strictly prosecuted.
Phayao still devastated, forest fires continue smog beyond threshold
The state of forest fires at high peaks in San Pa Muang sub-district, Muang district, Phayao province, and also found in many areas of the province. can be seen clearly As a result, the smog value exceeds the standard value, constantly increasing, with the PM 2.5 value at 160 micrograms, affecting health. It is expected that the cause of the smog still covering the effect that exceeds the standard is because in the area there are still continuous forest fires.
The 46th Airborne Division brought water to distribute to people in need.
Disaster Mitigation Center, Wing 46 brought clean water trucks 18,000 liters and Royal Volunteer Soldiers Wing 46 to distribute clean water for consumption. to alleviate the suffering of the people in the area of Moo 6 and Moo 7, Ban Pa Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province due to the decrease in the amount of groundwater used and outside the village water supply area By helping people who suffer from drought. Including alleviating the suffering in the beginning.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency
