Battling air pollution _ 022119

  • 5 years ago
Good afternoon, toxic smog has smothered Korea with an ultra fine dust advisory in place for many parts of the country, it will be quite dusty all day. Be sure to wear anti-pollution dust masks to protect your lungs.

However, remember to ventilate your home or workplace even on a dusty day by opening a window for even just 10 to 15 minutes. Spraying water over the room can also help to reduce indoor dust. Drink extra water, it helps to flush dust particles from your system. Seaweed, broccoli and ginseng are also known as natural detoxifiers.

Back to the forecast, it will get sunnier as the day goes on but the toxic haze should continue blurring the skyline with afternoon highs ranging from 8 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Readings will hover way above the seasonal norms, milder than average temperatures and dusty days could will carry on through the weekend.

That's Korea for you and here's the international weather for viewers around the world.

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