Fine dust advisory issued for Seoul, Jeju
- 4 years ago
Let's start with the air pollution cloaking parts of South Korea.
A fine dust advisory is in place for Seoul and the southern island of Jeju.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the advisory for PM 10, …or fine dust particles with a diameter of ten micrometers or smaller, …was issued in the capital on Thursday evening at 8 p.m, Korea time.
As of a couple of hours ago, the fine dust level in Seoul stood at 128 micrograms per cubic meter.
Jeju issued its alert this morning.
Officials are urging people with health issues…and vulnerable people like children and seniors to refrain from going outdoors until the dust clears.
Those heading out are advised to wear a suitable face mask.
A fine dust advisory is in place for Seoul and the southern island of Jeju.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the advisory for PM 10, …or fine dust particles with a diameter of ten micrometers or smaller, …was issued in the capital on Thursday evening at 8 p.m, Korea time.
As of a couple of hours ago, the fine dust level in Seoul stood at 128 micrograms per cubic meter.
Jeju issued its alert this morning.
Officials are urging people with health issues…and vulnerable people like children and seniors to refrain from going outdoors until the dust clears.
Those heading out are advised to wear a suitable face mask.