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More areas now shrouded in clouds of PM2.5 dust

More areas now shrouded in clouds of PM2.5 dust

13 Sept 14:54 Key points summarised by AI
  • Air quality in Bangkok and its suburbs significantly deteriorated, with PM2.5 dust levels rising to a dangerous 74 microns, well above the 50-micron safety standard.
  • The number of areas deemed hazardous to health surged to 50 (39 in Bangkok and 11 in surrounding suburbs), an increase from 33 areas reported the previous day.
  • This widespread pollution, confirmed by 72 air monitoring stations, poses a significant health risk across numerous districts in the region.
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