A hazy day on 10 NovemberPM2.5 pollution rose to moderate and high-risk levels in 21 areas of Bangkok and Samut Prakan province yesterday, according to the Pollution Control Department. The worst-hit area was Samut Sakhon's tambon Mahachai where PM2.5 topped out at 74 µg/m³, followed by Krathum Baen district and Samut Prakan's Muang district. PM10, another harmful pollutant, also reached 132 µg/m³ in tambon Mahachai, surpassing the safe threshold of 120 µg/m³. The department director warned this sharp rise in pollutants could have an impact on public health, particularly in the areas of Bangkok and Samut Prakan with the highest readings. The Health Department, he said, has opened an emergency centre to provide air quality warnings as well as provide health care assistance to vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly, who are most likely to be affected.

Source: Bangkok Post November 15, 2020 22:18 UTC