The Thai Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation has dispatched its fleet to northern Thailand, specifically Chiang Mai Province, to address hazardous levels of PM2.5 dust and improve air quality.
Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Phayao in northern Thailand have been declared emergency disaster zones after days of hazardous air quality, enabling governors to access emergency funds.
Northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Mai, is experiencing a severe toxic dust crisis, leading to widespread health issues such as blood clots and burning eyes, with doctors warning of acute symptoms.
Much of Thailand, including the North, Northeast, and Central Plain, is experiencing severe haze and hazardous PM2.5 pollution, compounded by a humid heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C.
Dozens of tigers have died in a wildlife park in northern Thailand over two weeks, with authorities attributing the deaths to a viral and bacterial infection.
Northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Mai, is experiencing devastating air pollution, with levels recorded 60 times higher than WHO recommendations. The severe smog is causing significant health consequences for residents.