Bangkok Air Quality Report: PM2.5 Dust Values Exceeding Standards and Impacting Health in 15 Areas on October 24, 2023

2023-10-24 01:20:42

On 24 Oct. 2023, Facebook page Bangkok Post a message reporting on PM2.5 dust values ​​in Bangkok. By stating…

Bangkok Air Quality Information Center would like to summarize the PM2.5 measurement results on October 24, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (last 3 hours).

Measured at 18.1-54.4 micrograms/cubic meter.

Bangkok’s average is 32.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

PM2.5 values ​​tend to increase and exceed the standard at the orange level, starting to have an impact on health in 15 areas.

At 7:00 a.m., PM2.5 dust values ​​were measured in the range of 18.3 – 54.4 micrograms/cubic meter (μg/cubic meter).

It tends to increase compared to yesterday during the same period. and found to exceed the standard (Standard not exceeding 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter) is at the orange level, beginning to have an impact on health in 15 areas, including:

1. Nong Khaem District, three-way intersection next to the police station, Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: the value is equal to 54.4 micrograms/cubic meter.

2. Bang Bon District, near Bang Bon Market: Value equal to 49.1 micrograms/cubic meter.

3.Bangkok Noi District In front of the Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: the value is equal to 46.8 micrograms/cubic meter.

4.Bangkok Yai District Tha Phra intersection area Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict: Value equal to 46.1 micrograms/cubic meter.

5. Thawi Watthana District Sanam Luang 2 entrance: the value is equal to 42.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

6. Khlong San District, in front of the library under King Taksin Bridge: the value is equal to 41.8 micrograms/cubic meter.

7. Bang Rak District, next to the police box in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: the value is equal to 41.8 micrograms/cubic meter.

8. Suan Thawiwanarom, Thawi Watthana District, Thawi Watthana District: has a value equal to 41.6 micrograms/cubic meter.

9. Bang Phlat District, within the Bang Phlat District Office: the value is equal to 41.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

10. Phasi Charoen District In front of Siam University (regarding Soi Phetkasem 36), entrance to the university: the value is equal to 40.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

11.Pathumwan District In front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: Value equal to 39.1 micrograms/cubic meter.

12. Thonburirom Park, Thung Khru District, Thung Khru District: Value equal to 38.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

13. Thonburi District, near the bus stop near Mahaisawan Intersection: the value is equal to 38.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

14. Taling Chan District Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road intersecting with Borommaratchachonnani Road: Value equal to 38.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

15. Bang Khun Thian District Within the Bang Khun Thian District Office: the value is equal to 38.2 micrograms/cubic meter.

Health recommendations

– The orange level is starting to have an impact on health.

For the general public: The amount of time spent outdoors should be reduced. Or use personal protective equipment if necessary.

People who need to take special care of their health: should reduce the amount of time spent doing outdoor activities. or use self-protection equipment If necessary If you have health symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, chest tightness, headache, irregular heartbeat, nausea, or fatigue, you should consult a doctor.

1. Related factors (forecast weather trends that affect PM2.5 dust by meteorological conditions)

During the period 24 – 28 Oct. 2023, ventilation is poor to weak. This may result in higher concentrations of small dust particles (PM2.5) in some areas. And today, Bangkok and surrounding areas have thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area.

2. From examining hotspot data via satellite from NASA, no hot spots were found where the satellite detected unusually high heat values ​​from heat values ​​on the earth’s surface in the Bangkok area.

You can check air quality information before leaving home via

– AirBKK application

www.airbkk.com

www.pr-bangkok.com

– FB: Environment Agency Bangkok

– FB: Air Quality and Noise Management Division Environment Agency

– FB: Bangkok

– LINE ALERT

– LINE OA @airbangkok

If you see a source of pollution, you can report it via Traffy Fondue.

Information reported by: Bangkok Air Quality Information Center Spokesperson Team

Data source: Bangkok Air Quality Information Center Meteorological Department and the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency

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