Trang is closely monitoring haze situation
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Trang authorities are closely monitoring the impact of haze from Indonesian forest fires, that is again blanketing the region.
Provincial disaster response chief Amnuay Jantararat said that the haze from Indonesian Sumatra this morning is covering all 10 districts in Trang and seems thicker than in previous days.
Amnuay said it is the second wave of smog blanketing the province this season, obstructing vision on the Trang-Sikao road and in the municipality itself.
The situation is not considered serious and public can continue to carry out their normal activities. Small trawlers in the local fishing fleet are able to operate normally but must take precautions due to poor visibility.
Trang Governor Theerayuth Iemtrakul, meanwhile, instructed all districts to closely monitor the situation. If it worsens, health authorities must distribute masks to the public, especially to protect children and elders who are especially at risk.
Rain in province is expected to ease the smog and it is anticipated that the situation will return to normal within a few days. The haze caused by Indonesia’s forest fires is a seasonal hazard.
