CHIANG RAI, Feb 27 – Dust particles in this northern province on Monday were measured at the highest level in the region at 295.5 micrograms per cubic metre, its governor said.
Thanin Supasaen spoke of the haze situation in Mae Sai district, adding the particles were measured at 253.7 microgrammes per cubic metre in the provincial seat.
The local authorities are trying to address the problem by making artificial rain, which cannot yet be done due to the low level of humidity in the atmosphere.
The governor noted he had assigned all related districts and subdistrict administrative organisations to have fire trucks sprinkling water tomorrow, as a short-term solution, in the hopes of easing particulate density.
He also asked local residents to stop all burning activities until the situation eases or there is rainfall.
