Chiang Mai, April 7 – Chiang Mai is worried. Drowning in the dust all over the city began to affect health more Up to 261 burns were found. The governor announced that the vulnerable groups would stay at home. And let various agencies work at home for 1 day, the highest PM2.5 dust value is in Phrao District, 977 micrograms / cubic meter.
Chiang Mai today is very toxic dust. The dense smog was almost impossible to see the roads and buildings. The amount of dust is rising by hourly toxic dust From the Climate Change Information Center, Chiang Mai University, at 8:00 a.m., the PM 2.5 dust value in Ban Tha Makiang, San Sai Subdistrict, Phrao District, measured at 977 micrograms / cubic meter and in the city more than 400 micrograms / cubic meter. Because there are still 261 burns found, affecting health more severely Like the clip taken yesterday by a young girl's father and mother in Chiang Mai while her 5-year-old daughter was in the car with a nosebleed. Even when hiding in a department store, there are still symptoms. believed to be the result of toxic dust
Mr. Nirat Pongsitthaworn Chiang Mai Governor Signed the announcement of measures to reduce the impact of smog, toxic dust, including 8 main measures, namely, asking Chiang Mai residents who are in vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and people with underlying diseases. to reduce or refrain from leaving the house If it is necessary to wear a mask every time Children's centers without dust-free rooms consider closing Ready to ask for cooperation from government agencies and private sectors to work from home today for 1 day to assess the situation. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency