Yellow dust observed in Seoul and Chuncheon... Fine dust levels 'Bad' in some areas tomorrow

Fine Dust Concentration Gradually Increasing

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on the 16th at around 11:20 AM that yellow dust originating from the Inner Mongolian Plateau and the Gobi Desert, carried by northwesterly winds, was observed in Seoul and Chuncheon.

On the 13th, the area around Unjeong New Town in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, appeared hazy due to yellow dust. [Image source=Yonhap News]

As of 1 PM, the nationwide fine dust (PM10) concentrations were 138㎍/㎥ in Seoul, 146㎍/㎥ in Gyeonggi, 133㎍/㎥ in Incheon, 131㎍/㎥ in Gangwon, 153㎍/㎥ in Daejeon, 160㎍/㎥ in Chungnam, 201㎍/㎥ in Daegu, 129㎍/㎥ in Gwangju, 173㎍/㎥ in Jeonbuk, 193㎍/㎥ in Ulsan, 112㎍/㎥ in Gyeongnam, and 94㎍/㎥ in Busan.

Fine dust advisories have been issued for some areas in Gangwon, Jeonbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongnam, Daegu, and Busan. In other regions, fine dust concentrations are gradually increasing, and the number of places where yellow dust is observed is expected to rise.

The National Institute of Environmental Research forecasts that fine dust levels nationwide will be moderate on the 17th, but Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon region, Sejong, and Chungbuk are expected to experience poor air quality temporarily in the morning.

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