THE Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) said at noon today (Nov. 10) satellite data appearing on its “Dust Check” application showed that dangerous particles in the air known as PM 2.5 had soared in 48 of 50 Bangkok districts and exceeded the red code, which is 90 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), in 34 of them, Naewna newspaper said.
According to Thailand’s colour-coded air pollution warning system, green means moderate or no risk at all; yellow means the air is unhealthy for those suffering from respiratory illnesses with children and the elderly urged to limit time spent outdoors; orange means it’s unhealthy for all; and red means hazardous.
GISTA’s “Dust Check” app (#เช็คฝุ่น) shows air pollution was heaviest in five districts this afternoon, with these being Prawet with 253.8 µg/m³, Phra Khanong 253.7 µg/m³, Rat Burana 241.2 µg/m³, Bang Na 240 µg/m³ and Suan Luang 239.8 µg/m³.
The dust levels in other 34 red-level districts are as follows:
– Bang Kho Laem – 220.9 µg/m³;
– Khlong Toey – 187.7 µg/m³;
– Chom Thong – 186.1 µg/m³;
– Lat Krabang – 181.6 µg/m³;
– Watthana – 169.0 µg/m³;
– Saphan Sung 164.5 µg/m³;
– Thung Khru 163.5 µg/m³;
– Minburi 147.9 µg/m³;
– Bang Khun Thian 146.7 µg/m³;
– Bang Bon 137.0 µg/m³;
– Nong chok 136.0 µg/m³;
– Khlong Sam Wa 125.9 µg/m³;
– Bang Khae 117.7 µg/m³;
– Yanawa 114.5 µg/m³;
– Phasi Charoen 113.9 µg/m³;
– Thonburi 103.9 µg/m³;
– Kha Na Yao 103.6 µg/m³;
– Klong San 102.2 µg/m³;
– Taling Chan 101.9 µg/m³;
– Sai Mai 96.9 µg/m³;
– Thawi Watthana 95.3 µg/m³;
– Sathorn 89.2 µg/m³;
– Bang Kapi 89.2 µg/m³;
– Bangkok Noi 87.4 µg/m³;
– Bang Khen 85.0 µg/m³;
– Nong Khaem 78.8 µg/m³;
– Samphanthawong 78.6 µg/m³.
– Phra Nakhon 76.8 µg/m³;
– Bang Phlat 75.9 µg/m³.
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