Deputy Minister of Agriculture travels to Chiang Mai Follow up on the royal rains to relieve dust and smog.

Chiang Mai 11 Apr. - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Visit the Chiang Mai area Flying to make royal rain according to the King's science To build confidence for citizens and tourists. Play in the water during the Songkran Festival with confidence, without toxic dust, Mr. Chaiya Promma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Visited the area of Chiang Mai province To follow up on Royal Rainmaking operations to help alleviate the problem of smog and small dust particles that exceed standard values at the Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit. Chiang Mai Province With Mr. Nirat Phongsitthaworn Governor of Chiang Mai Province Report on the toxic dust situation Or small dust particles PM2.5 that are ranked highest in the world and affect the health of people in the northern region. especially Chiang Mai province Most dust values exceed the standard and affect health (red), while Mr. Supit Phitaktham, Director-General of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation It is reporte d that upper Thailand has hot to very hot weather. During the period 12-15 April 2024, summer storms will occur in the first phase. There are thunderstorms, strong winds and hail in some places. This makes it relative humid and suitable for Royal Rainmaking flights planned for April 2024, which will increase the capacity for Royal Rainmaking operations. Including using weather modification techniques to alleviate the problem of smog and small dust PM2.5 by increasing aircraft to operate at the Chiang Mai Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit from the original 3 aircraft to 8 aircraft and adjusting the operating flight plan to be more frequent. climb The goal is to fly a total of 100 operational flights during the period 10-20 April 2024 in order to be able to help and solve problems for people in distressed areas in a timely manner. Source: Thai News Agency