Category Archives: Asia

Rainmakers consider seeding Bangkok sky as PM2.5 returns to ‘safe’ level

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department is preparing to seed clouds above Bangkok in an attempt to ease the capital’s smog problems. Haze has spread over the capital over the past few days, causing a health hazard for vulnerable … Continue reading →

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Thick haze layer envelopes city

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mumbai: air quality remained ‘poor’ for yet another day with thick layer of haze over the city. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) level of Mumbai was recorded at 263 on Thursday, according to the System of Air Quality and … Continue reading →

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Bangkok’s air pollution level remains high

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Pollution Control Department warned on Thursday that unhealthy levels of particulate matter would continue to make life uncomfortable in Bangkok for a few more days, blaming it on weather conditions. The department reported the noon levels of particulate matter … Continue reading →

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Bangkok chokes again on hazardous haze

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Haze in Bangkok containing dust particles reached 82 microgrammes per cubic metre Monday, exceeding safe limits, according to the Pollution Control Department. The department on Monday reported four locations in the city affected by airborne particulates that exceeded the safe … Continue reading →

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Bangkok residents brace for worse pollution

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bangkok’s air pollution which exceeds health safety levels has improved but it could worsen at the end of next month, according to the Department of Pollution Control (DPC). The pollution in the capital has improved after getting worse over the … Continue reading →

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Bangkok air pollution at harmful levels

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bangkok’s air pollution exceeded health safety levels on five of the last eight days, brought on by still and stagnant air, the Pollution Control Department reported on Thursday. The amount of fine particulates up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter had … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong air quality at unhealthy levels; children and elderly told to stay indoors

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Many areas in Hong Kong experienced high levels of smog on Monday (Jan 22), five days after local media first reported heavy air pollution there. Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department reported on Monday that “higher than normal” pollution levels were recorded. As of … Continue reading →

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Bangkok choked with air pollution: deputy governor

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Bangkok’s busy business areas are being choked with air pollution, with concentrations of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) much higher than safe standards, Bangkok officials warned on Thursday. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) deputy governor Suwanna Jungrungruang raised the … Continue reading →

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