This week, some flights have been diverted at the airport in Bangkok as the capital of Thailand. I continued to fight dangerous level air pollution Cover the city’s skyline.
The air pollution in the city reached a dangerous level, so the flight was detoured from Don Muen International Airport in Bangkok to Svarnabumi Airport on Sunday morning.
The view was insufficient, which dropped to only 150m around 7 am and confused air traffic at the airport.
Among the affected flights, there was AirAsia X flight XJ901 from Harbin, China. Strait ageI had to be redirected to the adjacent Samut Placan Svarnabumi.
Other flights, including the Lion Air Flight SL213 from Chiang Mai’s FD3417 and Ahmedabard in India, were forced to draw a circle on Donmiang, waiting for the conditions to improve before landing.
At 11:00 am on Sunday, the PM2.5 level at Don Mien Airport was a record of 64.7 micrographs per cubic meter, far exceeding the 37.5 µg/m³ Thailand.
Thai air pollution levels remained dangerous a few weeks after school closure and restrictions.
According to the Bangkok Metropolitan administration (BMA), the air quality information center of all Bangkok Metropolitan exceeded the safety standards on Tuesday morning.
The PM2.5 refers to a fine particle substance under 2.5 micrometers to penetrate deep into the lungs, increasing the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
The center reported the average PM2.5 level on Tuesday at 44.9 micrograms (µg/m³) per cubic meter.
The reading on Monday was 47.2 µg/m³ at the same time.
The five areas that reported the highest level of PM2.5 are Bueng Kum (62 µg/m³), Lat Krabang (61.7 µg/m³), Nong Chok (61 µg/m³), MINBURI (55.9 µg/m³), and KHLONG. SAM WA (55.4 µg/m³).
Authorities have returned high pollution levels in the combination of traffic discharge, industrial activities, and agricultural combustions in the surrounding area. Weather conditions, including stagnant air and temperature reversal, worsen smog and further confront pollutants near the ground.
The Bangkok’s Metropolitan administration is wearing masks to residents, limiting outdoor activities, and encouraging them to work from home if possible. The city has also free public transport to reduce transportation pollution.
People who have experienced symptoms such as coughing, eye stimulation, and dyspnea are recommended to immediately seek a doctor.