Bangkok warns of rising PM2.5 dust levels from February 6
Bangkok has issued a warning regarding PM2.5 dust levels, which are expected to reach the orange level from tomorrow, February 6 to Sunday, February 9. Residents are advised to wear masks, refrain from open burning, and report smoke-emitting vehicles via Traffy Fondue and hotline 199.
Yesterday, February 4, Ekwaranyu Amrapal, Bangkok’s government spokesperson, highlighted the forecast for PM2.5 dust levels in the city. The average level in Bangkok today was recorded at 41.6 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³), exceeding the standard of 37.5 µg/m³ and reaching the orange level across 36 districts.
The Pollution Control Department predicted that dust levels will rise from today to February 11, with PM2.5 concentrations surpassing acceptable standards and impacting health from February 6 to February 9. By February 10 and February 11, levels are expected to reduce to a moderate yellow level.
Bangkok officials are urging residents to prioritise their health by wearing masks when outdoors and reducing outdoor activities. Additionally, they are asking for public cooperation to avoid open burning and to monitor and report vehicles emitting black smoke.
Reports can be made through the Traffy Fondue platform and the hotline 199, reported KhaoSod.
For those interested in monitoring air quality, information is available through the AirBKK application, the website www.airbkk.com, and the Bangkok Environmental Office’s Facebook page.
Updates can also be accessed via the Air Quality and Noise Management Division of the Bangkok Environmental Office, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and LINE ALERT.
In similar news, Bangkok’s toxic air pollution has reached hazardous levels, forcing flight diversions and sparking health warnings across the city.
On February 2, several flights were diverted from Don Mueang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, as thick smog reduced visibility to just 150 metres.
Among the affected flights was AirAsia X Flight XJ901 from Harbin, China, which had to be rerouted, while other flights, including AirAsia Flight FD3417 from Chiang Mai and Lion Air Flight SL213 from Ahmedabad, India, were left circling above Don Mueang until conditions improved.
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