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Fri, 09/09/2011 - 12:36
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Impacts of Indonesian haze remain in Thai south
BANGKOK, September 9 (TNA) - Wildfire haze coming from Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has been clouding several areas in the Thai South, dampening visibility, although no flight disruptions have been reported.
Health notices have been issued for people in the affected areas, especially the elderly and those with allergies, warning them to avoid travelling outdoors until the situation improves.
In Narathiwat Province, thicker haze has been observed in several areas, some have been reported low visibility of just 200 metres, disrupting road traffic and helicopter flights. Doctor Charun Chuntamattukarn of the Narathiwat provincial health office said there have been no reported cases of respiratory illnesses from the haze so far, urging local people to, however, wear face masks as a precaution.
In Satul Province, the haze for at least the past three days has been regarded as its most severe, blocking off sunlight in the morning and blanketing a mountain range along the Thai-Malaysian border, while causing poor visibility along inner city roads and highways, with more reported cases of respiratory illnesses, such as eye swelling, and flu, especially among the elderly.
Meanwhile, updated satellite images from Thailand's southeastern meteorological centre in Songkhla Province indicated at least 381 hotspots on Indonesia's Sumatra Island on Friday, rising from some 120 on Thursday. (TNA)
Health notices have been issued for people in the affected areas, especially the elderly and those with allergies, warning them to avoid travelling outdoors until the situation improves.
In Narathiwat Province, thicker haze has been observed in several areas, some have been reported low visibility of just 200 metres, disrupting road traffic and helicopter flights. Doctor Charun Chuntamattukarn of the Narathiwat provincial health office said there have been no reported cases of respiratory illnesses from the haze so far, urging local people to, however, wear face masks as a precaution.
In Satul Province, the haze for at least the past three days has been regarded as its most severe, blocking off sunlight in the morning and blanketing a mountain range along the Thai-Malaysian border, while causing poor visibility along inner city roads and highways, with more reported cases of respiratory illnesses, such as eye swelling, and flu, especially among the elderly.
Meanwhile, updated satellite images from Thailand's southeastern meteorological centre in Songkhla Province indicated at least 381 hotspots on Indonesia's Sumatra Island on Friday, rising from some 120 on Thursday. (TNA)
