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Bangkok, Jan 21 (EFE/EPA).- Air quality in Bangkok and its surrounding areas remained at 'unhealthy' levels Thursday due to a cold front and a lack of wind, according to Thai Pollution Control Department. (Camera: DIEGO AZUBEL).B-ROLL OF THE CITY OF BANGKOK, THAILAND.
Bangkok, Dec 16 (EFE/EPA).-Thai workers sprayed water into the air Wednesday in an attempt to ease the effects of air pollution caused by fine particulate matter PM2.5 in Bangkok.PM2.5, which can cause serious health issues, spiked to unhealthy levels in Thailand's capital with the amount of fine particulate matter, of 2.5 microns or less in diameter, exceeding 100 in Bangkok and surrounding areas, according to the Pollution Control Department. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK)SHOT LIST: THAI WORKERS SPRAYING WATER INTO THE AIR TO EASE THE EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.
A thick layer of smog covers Delhi following a frenzied night of fireworks to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. The air quality dipped to the “very poor” category early Monday, with authorities warning of further deterioration in the levels. IMAGES
Jakarta, Sep 16 (EFE/EPA).- A Jakarta court ordered the Indonesian government Thursday to strengthen pollution measures, a historic ruling that blames authorities for the air quality deterioration, according to local media.Citizens filed a complaint in 2019 against various ministries and local authorities to demand tougher regulations on air quality standards, along with greater control and sanctions for violators, considering the current laws too lenient. (Camera: ADI WEDA).B-ROLL OF A GENERAL VIEW OF AIR POLLUTION IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA.
Los Angeles County, California, will no longer be subjected to air quality regulations limiting the number of cremations that may be performed there. Business Insider reports the South Coast Air Quality Management District said the regulation was lifted so officials could handle a 'backlog' of bodies. Business Insider reports the move comes as a grim reminder of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in California. The regulation has been lifted for 10 days, with the option to be extended. As of January 15, there were more than 2,700 bodies being stored at hospitals in LA County and at the Coroner's office. The current rate of death is more than double that of pre-pandemic years, leading to hospitals, funeral homes, and crematoriums exceeding capacity. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Tehran (Iran), Jan 14 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Abedin Taherkenareh).- Air pollution in Tehran is reaching dangerous level and authorities have urged the elderly, the sick and children to stay at home. FOOTAGE OF TEHRAN.
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