Haze level above safe limit in Lampang
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The level of potentially dangerous airborne particle matter in Lampang province rose beyond the safe limit on Monday morning,
According to the Pollution Control Department, Lampang's Mae Mo district (tambon Ban Dong) reported the PM10 level at 126 micrograms per cubic metre at 9am. A PM10 level exceeding 120mcg can affect people’s health.
Authorities are intensely monitoring forest fires and hot spots in the region.
Several northern provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, have imposed a 60-day ban on outdoor burning.
