Loei Province, dust levels rise to red level Starting to affect health

Loei, In Loei province, dust levels rose to 80 micrograms/cubic meter. in the red level Affects health, while in Bangkok dust levels tend to improve. with some areas being green This morning (Feb. 18) in Loei Province, the atmosphere was somber throughout the city. Because the dust value has skyrocketed Until it affects health by air quality measuring device At Kut Pong Public Park, Mueang District, Loei Province, PM 2.5 was measured at 80 micrograms/cubic meter. Up from yesterday afternoon where there were only about 15-20 micrograms/cubic meter, while the AQI value was 206 or at the red level. It has a huge impact on health. Mr. Kanin, a resident of Loei Province, revealed that today he felt a burning sensation in his nose. Breathing becomes difficult When leaving the house, you must change to driving a car and wearing a mask. I would like to ask the relevant agencies to be strict about burning. both in agricultural areas and illegal burning in reserved forests As for dust levels in Bangkok at 7:00 a.m. , it was found that the amount had decreased to the level of moderate air quality, averaging 26.4 micrograms/cubic meter. The top 5 districts with the most dust were Nong Chok District, Khlong Sam Wa District, Bang Bon District, and Bang Rak District. and Bang Na District are in the yellow level. Source: Thai News Agency