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Bangkok dust tends to increase. Starting to have an impact on health in 5 districts

Bangkok: Bangkok, dust has a tendency to increase. Overall, air quality criteria are starting to have an impact on health in 5 districts. Bangkok Air Quality Information Center Would like to report on the situation of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) in Bangkok on January 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Bangkok's average is 61 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/cubic meter). 5 rankings of PM2.5 dust values The highest districts in Bangkok 1. Nong Khaem District 80.9 micrograms/cubic meter 2. Phasi Charoen District 77.7 micrograms/cubic meter 3. Bang Khun Thian District 77.6 micrograms/cubic meter 4. Thawi District Watthana 77.0 micrograms/cubic meter. 5. Thonburi District 75.5 micrograms/cubic meter. 1??North Bangkok 48.6 - 59.5 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health. 2??Eastern Bangkok 47 - 62.5 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health. 3??Central Bangkok 50.8 - 69.6 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: i n the range of starting to have an impact on health. 4??South Bangkok 55.6 - 70.2 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health. 5??North Krungthon 66.9 - 77 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of starting to have an impact on health. 6??Southern Krungthon 61.4 - 80.9 micrograms/cubic meter. Overall: in the range of beginning to have an impact on health. Health advice: ?? Red level air quality: has an impact on health. ??All citizens: refrain from outdoor activities. If it is necessary to do outdoor activities, always use personal protective equipment, such as a mask to prevent PM2.5. If you have any abnormal symptoms, go see a doctor immediately. People with congenital disease Should be in an area safe from air pollution. Prepare necessary medicines and equipment and strictly follow the doctor's instructions. ?? Orange level air quality: starting to have an impact on health ??General public: Use personal protective equipment such as a PM2.5 mask e very time you leave the building. Limit the amount of time you spend in strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. You should observe unusual symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye irritation. ??People in high-risk groups: Use self-protection equipment such as a PM2.5 mask every time you leave the building. Avoid doing outdoor activities or exercise that are very strenuous. Follow the doctor's advice. If you have any abnormal symptoms, hurry to see a doctor.-417 Source: Thai News Agency