Hazardous levels of ultrafine dust were recorded in 48 of Thailand’s 77 provinces this morning, with the northeast of the country being the most affected. This data was confirmed by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA).
GISTDA’s 10am readings revealed that 13 provinces were under the harmful influence of particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter (PM2.5). The PM2.5 levels ranged from 75.8 to 97.7 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) over the past 24 hours, far exceeding the government’s safe threshold of 37.5 µg/m³ and the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of 25 µg/m³.
Among the most affected provinces were Roi Et, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Yasothon, Chaiyaphum, Udon Thani, Chai Nat, Phetchabun, Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani. Notably, the…
