Smog in Chiang Mai reaches unhealthy levels for 4th consecutive day
 

Smog in Chiang Mai reaches unhealthy levels for 4th consecutive day
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With smog levels at an all-time high in Chiang Mai, Thailand, thousands of residents are **w dealing with pollution-related health issues.

Between the period of April 3 to 9, doctors treated up to 447 patients for eye inflammations, while 8,747 had heart problems, 4,638 were diag**sed with respiratory disorders, and 539 suffered from skin irritations.

Southeast Asia is currently dealing with an intense heatwave due to the El Niño phe**me**n, which is **t helping with the Thai province's air pollution problems.

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On Tuesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) registered at an unhealthy level of 113, reported the Asian Correspondent. Read more...


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