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Dangerous Levels of PM 2.5 in Ang Thong Province: Urgent Measures Needed to Combat Air Pollution

The dust situation in Ang Thong province continues to increase. Real-time air quality measurement application Measuring PM 2.5 values ​​in Ang Thong Province. The provincial average is 91 micrograms, higher than the standard. and it is in the red zone The values ​​measured today are the highest in the country, as in all 7 districts of the province of Ang Thong All in the dangerous zone The highest is in the district of Mueang Ang Thong had 101.9 micrograms, the highest low was in Sawangha district with 68.3 micrograms.

From the preliminary inspection The main cause is the burning of weeds in the area. Authorities have issued a warning to the elderly, children and people with respiratory illnesses. You have to be particularly careful. The province has issued notices to all local authorities. The issue of burning weed stubble is an illegal act under the law. which includes both imprisonment and fine. Ask for cooperation to move from stubble burning to plowing. which in addition to preserving the soil also reduces the creation of pollution. As for those who continue to violate the law, Ang Thong Province will continue to take legal action.

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