Rainmaking cleans the air in Bangkok

Rainmaking to the east of Bangkok has led to a dramatic drop in air pollution in the capital and its surrounds, with ultra-fine dust levels in all areas back within the safety threshold on Monday.

Air pollution in 44 areas of Bangkok worse than yesterday

Department of Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation director-general Supis Pitaktham said a rainmaking operation had been launched from Dec 16-18 in areas east of Bangkok after high PM2.5 dust levels during the past week had started affecting people’s health.

Full story: Bangkok Post

Apinya Wipatayotin
BANGKOK POST

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