Fine Dust and Ultrafine Dust 'Bad'... First 'Fine Dust Emergency Reduction Measure' of the Year in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

On the 9th, when fine dust concentration showed 'Very Bad' levels across Seoul and the metropolitan area, a fine dust caution notice appeared on an electronic display near Deoksugung Palace in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] On the 9th, most regions nationwide will continue to experience weather conditions where fine dust and ultrafine dust levels are 'bad' or worse.

The National Institute of Environmental Research's Air Quality Integrated Forecast Center forecasted that on this day, ultrafine dust concentrations will be 'very bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungnam, 'bad' in Gangwon, Daejeon, Sejong, Chungbuk, Honam, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk, and 'normal' in other regions.

The National Institute of Environmental Research stated, "In most areas, foreign fine dust has been inflowing since the previous day, and domestic fine dust emissions are added due to stagnant air, so concentrations are expected to be high."

Due to the high concentration of ultrafine dust on this day, the Ministry of Environment issued the first ultrafine dust crisis alert of the year at the 'interest' level. Additionally, emergency fine dust reduction measures are being implemented in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungnam region.

Accordingly, in emergency reduction measure implementation areas, including public facilities such as waste incineration plants, fine dust major emission businesses (297 sites) will implement measures such as changing operating hours, adjusting operating rates, or improving efficiency.

Also, construction sites must take dust suppression measures such as changing or adjusting construction hours, operating water spraying trucks, and covering with dustproof sheets. However, on holidays, restrictions on the operation of grade 5 emission vehicles will not be enforced.

The deterioration of air quality is expected to continue until tomorrow. On the 10th, fine dust concentrations are expected to be 'bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong region, Gwangju, Jeonbuk, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk, and 'normal' in other regions.

The National Institute of Environmental Research explained, "In most areas, fine dust from the previous day remains, and due to stagnant air, domestic fine dust accumulates, resulting in high concentrations."

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