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Chiang Mai, 77 forest fires, the highest pollution in the world

25 Mar-Chiang Mai, 77 forest fires spread across northern districts. The highest pollution value was at Ban On School. Chiang Dao District, the PM2.5 dust value has soared to 728 mcg/m3, making Chiang Mai this morning with the worst air quality in the world.

The wildfire situation continues to occur in the area. Many districts in the north of Chiang Mai The officer rushed to extinguish the fire the whole night before. Caused by fuel management for gardening. smuggled fire to hunt and find wild things which today is up to 77 points

16 points in Chiang Dao District, 14 points in Chai Prakan District, 9 points in Phrao District, 4 points in Mae Taeng District, scattered in many districts. Causing smog to cover the whole province

while the Climate Change Information Center website Chiang Mai University Report PM2.5 dust levels around Ban On School, Ping Khong Sub-district, Chiang Dao District. hourly This morning, it was as high as 728 mcg/m3, or 14 times as high, affecting the health of all people.

Personally, in Chiang Mai, the PM2.5 dust value is between 68 –76 mcg/m3, making this morning the IQ Air website rated Chiang Mai. With poor air quality ranked number 1 in the world, Chiang Mai Province also announced a ban on burning in all kinds of open areas until April 30, 2023.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency