Air pollution with particulate matter back to dangerous levels
The Bangkok Municipality Pollution Center (BMA) reports an increase in the concentration of particulate matter of 2,5 microns (PM2,5) in Nong Khaem district in the west of the city and Khlong Sam Wa district in the east.
One of the problems that surface during the cold season is the increase in PM2,5 particulate matter in the air. PM2,5 levels have increased in many areas of Thailand as the cold season progresses and are expected to deteriorate further towards the end of this week. Long-term exposure to particulate matter can lead to permanent health effects such as reduced lung function, worsening of respiratory complaints and premature death, mainly due to respiratory complaints and cardiovascular diseases.
The pollution center of the municipality of Bangkok on Tuesday saw that PM2,5 levels in the two districts were at a level that is harmful to health. The center found 58 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³) of air in Nong Khaem and 55 µg/m³ in Khlong Sam Wa while the average PM2,5 level in Bangkok was 37,7 µg/m³. The PCD sets the safe level at 50 µg/m³, the WHO, on the other hand, at 25.
Governor Aswin Kwanmuang writes on Facebook that pollution will rise to peak levels during the cold season from December to February. The BMA will work with other authorities to take measures to control particulate matter. Traffic, construction sites and the outdoor burning of waste or biomass are mainly responsible for the increase.
Aswin wants to combat the particulate matter by, among other things, spraying water on the roads in the city. Residents are advised to try to limit their exposure to dust particles and to monitor air quality reports from various sources.
Some recommended sites are www.bangkokairquality.com, www.air4bangkok.com, www.prbangkok.com and the AirBKK mobile application.
Source: Bangkok Post
“Traffic, construction sites and the outdoor burning of waste or biomass are mainly responsible for the increase”
Will there be less traffic, construction sites, etc. in the other months?
Isn't it every hair around this time because of the "burning season"?
During the monsoon, the particulate matter will probably be washed out of the air by the rain.
And a lot of particulate matter will disappear into the sewers with the rainwater.
Burning outside also doesn't work as well when it's raining.
When it gets colder you get different layers of air.
Even if there is little wind, you will have more trouble.
Most dust particles are in traffic.
See video https://www.rivm.nl/fijn-stof
People with lung problems should not live in the city.
What in the hot time is the problem that the roads are not clean. BV a lot of sand. That sand does not get away in the dry season. When there is little wind, it is better to drive in a car that is closed. Make sure you have good ventilation with a closed system.
But Thailand remains a beautiful holiday destination. Or a nice place to enjoy your old age.
You would say bet on Ev.
But given that there is regularly half a meter of water in the streets, this will also be a difficult story.
So we can also shoot the ev story.
Of course, traffic, construction sites and the burning of waste or biomass outdoors are mainly responsible for poor air quality.
But there is something else that plays a role and that is the inversion layer that mainly forms in Asia during the winter.
The bad air is then actually trapped in the bottom layer and cannot rise any further.
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inversielaag