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PM2.5 Dust Levels in 22 Provinces Skyrocketing: GISTDA Report Warning of Health Impacts in North-Northeast Area

GISTDA reveals that the values ​​of PM2.5 dust, found in 22 provinces in the North-Northeast area, are continuously increasing. It has an impact on health and respiratory tract. ‘Mae Hong Son-Lamphun’ exceeds 200 micrograms.

16 March 2024 Agency for the development of geoinformatics and space technologies (Public Body) or GISTDA reports with satellite data through the “Dust Check” application the situation of PM 2.5 dust at 9:00 am on 16 March 2024, found in 22 provinces of the north and north-east. Dust values ​​above the standard in the red level. It has an impact on health and the respiratory system, such as #Mae Hong Son 209.9 micrograms, #Lamphun 203.5 micrograms, #Chiang Mai 189.8 micrograms, #Chiang Rai 174.7 micrograms, #Lampang 160.6 micrograms, #Phayao 159.7 micrograms, #Nan 142.2 micrograms, etc.

For the Bangkok area this morning, PM2.5 dust values ​​were found within very good air quality criteria in every district.

The “Dust Check” application also predicts the amount of PM 2.5 dust in the next 3 hours. Many areas have been found to have air quality values ​​that are still beginning to impact health. Especially in the northern area, northern region and north-eastern region. The “Dust Check” application data uses satellite technology together with artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence) to analyze the hourly values ​​of PM 2.5 dust in all areas of the country. along with the use of PM 2.5 measurement data from the Pollution Control Department, meteorological data From the Meteorological Department Including information on dust sources such as hot spots and many other related information. To be presented in the form of numerical data and color values ​​at various levels so that users can understand the situation more easily.

People should always wear masks when outdoors. To prevent possible consequences, especially respiratory diseases, it is possible to further monitor PM2.5 information on an hourly basis through the “Dust Check” application.

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