Described: 16 Apr 2024 at 04 :00
According to local authorities, more than 15 bush fires have been raging for three weeks in Chiang Mai, and firefighting resources have been mobilized there.
Out of 153 areas found in the northern region yesterday day, 17 are located in Chiang Mai, with five of them in Chiang Dao area.
According to authorities, two of the areas are on Doi Nang in Baan Na Lao of tambon Chiang Dao, where bush burns have been roiling for several weeks.
Although steep mountains and difficult geographical landscapes prevent their efforts, the Protected Areas Regional Office 16 has been working with local areas and state agencies that to kill forest fires.
As part of the procedures, the Royal Thai Army, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment are now using six firefighting plane.
However, the rates of dangerous ultra-fine PM2. Yesterday morning, 5 substances in all 25 of Chiang Mai’s 25 districts were at uncomfortable levels. The PM2. Between 38 and 38, there were 5 quantities. 8-61. 4 microgrammes per cubic meter ( g/m3 ), which is higher than the acceptable exposure threshold for a 24-hour period of 37. 5µg/m³.
In the towns of Muang and Pai in Mae Hong Son, the PM2. At 82, 5 substances were found. 7 and 92. 2 37. 5µg/m³, both.
In Chiang Mai’s Fang area, freak storms slammed large areas on Saturday evening, causing damage to nearly 900 homes and 20 rai farmland.
Dusit Pongsapipat, the head of the statewide disaster prevention and prevention office, stated yesterday that inspections were being carried out and that needed assistance was being provided to damaged households.