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BackThe northeasterly wind brought in overseas pollutants, Yunlin Kongpin turned on the red light early in the morning, and the AQI soared above 150
The northeasterly wind brought in overseas pollutants, Yunlin Kongpin turned on the red light early in the morning, and the AQI soared above 150
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The northeasterly wind brought in overseas pollutants, Yunlin Kongpin turned on the red light early in the morning, and the AQI soared above 150

Yunlin Countyair qualityred alert

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  • The air quality in Yunlin County has deteriorated due to the strengthening northeast wind carrying foreign pollutants.
  • The AQI in Lunbei area has exceeded 150 and reached the red alert.
  • Many people have symptoms such as sneezing, runny noses, and sore eyes.

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Affected by the northeasterly wind, Yunlin County's air quality deteriorated, and the AQI in Lunbei area exceeded 150 and reached a red alert.

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The air quality in Yunlin County turned red early in the morning, and the Ministry of Environment issued an alert to remind sensitive groups to pay attention. (Picture taken from National Disaster Prevention and Protection Science and Technology Center)

Due to the strengthening of the northeasterly wind, the air quality in Yunlin County turned red early this morning (14th). The AQI (Air Quality Index) in Lunbei area exceeded 150. Many people woke up early in the morning and sneezed violently, their noses were like open faucets, and their eyes were sore and uncomfortable. The National Disaster Prevention and Rescue Technology Center issued an alert, and the Yunlin County Environmental Protection Bureau also activated contingency measures to remind sensitive groups to take protective measures.

The Yunlin County Environmental Protection Bureau pointed out that due to the strengthening of the northeast wind, carrying foreign pollutants, the accumulation of pollutants has caused the air quality to deteriorate. The air quality in various parts of Yunlin County is poor. The main pollutants are fine suspended particulates (PM2.5) and suspended particulates (PM10). At 4 o'clock this morning, the monitoring values ​​of PM2.5 and PM10 at the Lunbei Monitoring Station were 50 micrograms per cubic meter and 83 micrograms per cubic meter respectively. The AQI has reached 148, which is an orange warning, and when it exceeds 150 at 5 o'clock, it is a red warning.

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The Environmental Protection Bureau launched contingency measures, notifying schools, health clinics, and nursing institutions to strengthen protective measures and strengthen the control of fixed, mobile, and fugitive pollution sources. At the same time, it reminded the public and sensitive groups through text messages and Facebook to avoid outdoor activities as much as possible, wear masks when going out, and strengthen personal respiratory protection.

Open Questions

  • How long will this deterioration in air quality last?
  • What are the specific sources of overseas pollutants?
  • How effective are the Environmental Protection Agency's response measures?

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Yunlin County
OrganizationsNational Disaster Prevention and Rescue Technology CenterYunlin County Environmental Protection Bureau
PlacesLunbei area
Topicsair qualityred alertPM2.5PM10Northeast windsensitive groups
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