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Air quality is the 2nd worst in the world. N95 masks are being distributed to citizens.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai this morning. Air quality is the second worst in the world. The Ministry of Public Health distributes N95 masks to citizens and tourists around Tha Phae Gate. In Nan province, the air quality is equally poor. PM 2.5 dust levels are as high as 118.2 micrograms/cubic meter. Dr. Sarawut Bunsuk, Inspector General of the Ministry of Public Health Leading public health officials and local organizations Distributing N95 masks and campaign pamphlets to create knowledge for citizens and tourists around Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai city to fight PM 2.5 dust which is currently covering the sky all over the city. until the vision became cloudy A cloud of forest fire smoke could be seen floating in the air. clearly and affect health While this morning Chiang Mai also found 176 hot spots spread across 17 districts. The highest level of fine dust was in Mueang Na Subdistrict, Chiang Mai District, as high as 154.6 micrograms per cubic meter. On the IQ Air website today at 9:00 a.m., Chiang Mai Quality The air is ranked 2nd worst in the world. As for Nan Province, the sky in the city was covered with forest fire smoke. Until it cannot be seen with the naked eye, the PM 2.5 dust value exceeds the standard in many areas. Today, Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Nan District has a high PM 2.5 dust value of 118.2 micrograms per cubic meter. It's at the red level. People are beginning to be affected when they go out of their homes, burning their eyes and itching their skin. and difficulty breathing Many people have stopped doing outdoor activities. And many others choose to wear masks while walking and exercising. While Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Came to pay respects to the corpse of the deceased official. while on defensive patrol and watch out for forest fires On the evening of March 4, at Ban Na Kok, Phu Fa Subdistrict, Bo Kluea District, ready to provide initial financial assistance totaling 160,000 baht. Source: Thai New s Agency