Newsletter

Chiang Mai University Climate Change Data Center (CCDC) Reports Alarming PM2.5 Levels in Northern Region – March 19, 2024

Chiang Mai University Climate Change Information Center or CCDC: The Climate Change Data Center reports this morning (Tuesday 19 March 2024) on the PM2.5 small particulate situation. It was found that conditions in the northern region are still overwhelmed by dust.

For daily average data, PM2.5 dust values ​​(micrograms per cubic meter or μg/m3) as of March 19, 2024 (moving average value) in the area of ​​the first 50 measurement points (at 8:00 am), were recorded dust values. PM2.5 rose above 154 μg/m3, with the top 5 highest daily dust values ​​being:

1. Ban Hua Tho, village no. 6, Ping Khong Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province, 403 μg/m3

2. Ban Pang Mayao Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, Ping Khong Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province, 384 μg/m3

3. Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Chong Kham Subdistrict, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province (Isoc.) 383 μg/m3

4. Ban Don Sri Sa-at Temple, Chiang Dao Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province 366 μg/m3

5. Ban Sop Pong Child Development Center, Pang Mapha District, Mae Hong Son Province 358 μg/m3

You can track daily and hourly dust values ​​at https://www.cmuccdc.org/hourly.

Read more: PM2.5 dust completely engulfs “Doi Luang Chiang Dao” on March 14. https://mgronline.com/onlinesection/detail/9660000023747

In this regard, the Facebook page Jessada Arphorn, inserted since last night (18 March 2024) in the Disaster Warning (academic) group, states that the smog in the northern region has eased somewhat. but it still exceeds the standard value Because there is a wave of wind from the west. Throws cover over Thailand Myanmar area It might rain a little in that area. And when it rains, the air will have some humidity. In some areas the air will rise and blow the wind for better ventilation. and make the smog lighter.

#PM2.5 #northern #region #weakened #morning #measurement #points #exceeding #microgramscubic #meter #Chiang #DaoChiang #Mai #daily #sample