Fine Dust Concentration Decreases... Tomorrow Gwangju, Jeonnam, Jeju 'Bad'

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Fine dust concentrations are gradually decreasing nationwide.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research under the Ministry of Environment, as of 5 p.m. on the 30th, the daily average fine dust (PM10) concentration in Seoul was observed at 160㎍/㎥.

Jeju recorded the highest at 502㎍/㎥, followed by Jeonbuk (387㎍/㎥), Chungnam (310㎍/㎥), and Jeonnam (294㎍/㎥).

The hourly average fine dust concentration was 44㎍/㎥ in Seoul and 54㎍/㎥ in Gyeonggi, with some areas dropping to a 'Moderate' (31?80㎍/㎥) level.

Jeju (299㎍/㎥) remains in a 'Very Bad' condition. Jeonnam (141㎍/㎥), Gwangju (108㎍/㎥), Ulsan (106㎍/㎥), and Busan (100㎍/㎥) are at a 'Bad' (81?150㎍/㎥) level, with concentrations lighter than in the morning.

Ultrafine dust is also entering a calming phase.

At the same time, the daily average ultrafine dust (PM2.5) concentration in Seoul was 31㎍/㎥, which is at a Moderate (16?35㎍/㎥) level.

Only Jeju (86㎍/㎥) is at a 'Very Bad' (above 75㎍/㎥) level, while Jeonbuk (58㎍/㎥), Chungnam (48㎍/㎥), and Gwangju (45㎍/㎥) have also seen decreases.

On the 31st, Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeju areas are forecasted to be 'Bad', while other regions are expected to be 'Moderate'.

The National Institute of Environmental Research forecasted, "Most regions will generally be at a 'Moderate' level, but some southwestern areas may have higher concentrations due to residual yellow dust."

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