As of today at 9AM, (Dec 16th), levels of PM2.5 particulates reaches 3054 micrograms per cubic meter in Bayanhoshuu, 1660 micrograms per cubic meter in Tolgoit and 1469 micrograms per cubic meter at an area nearby Mongolian National Public Television, according to the agaar.mn, an air quality monitoring webstie.
Levels of PM2.5 particulates, which are the most hazardous to health, in the most polluted areas of Ulaanbaatar city exceeds 120 times above the recommended levels, as compared with the World Health Organization safe level of 25.
According to the PM2.5 health effects statement, hazardous levels of air pollution can cause serious aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in persons with cardiopulmonary disease and the elderly; serious risk of respiratory effects in general population.
Thus, households should close the window during the most polluted periods (from 6AM to 10AM and5PM to 9PM) and residents should wear PM2.5 pollution mask regularly when go outside. Also, use of air conditioning is effective way to improve indoor air quality.
As of today at 9AM, (Dec 16th), levels of PM2.5 particulates reaches 3054 micrograms per cubic meter in Bayanhoshuu, 1660 micrograms per cubic meter in Tolgoit and 1469 micrograms per cubic meter at an area nearby Mongolian National Public Television, according to the agaar.mn, an air quality monitoring webstie.
Levels of PM2.5 particulates, which are the most hazardous to health, in the most polluted areas of Ulaanbaatar city exceeds 120 times above the recommended levels, as compared with the World Health Organization safe level of 25.
According to the PM2.5 health effects statement, hazardous levels of air pollution can cause serious aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in persons with cardiopulmonary disease and the elderly; serious risk of respiratory effects in general population.
Thus, households should close the window during the most polluted periods (from 6AM to 10AM and5PM to 9PM) and residents should wear PM2.5 pollution mask regularly when go outside. Also, use of air conditioning is effective way to improve indoor air quality.