Thanh Pho Thai Binh air quality map

What information can be got from the air pollution map for Thai Binh?

The air pollution map for Thai Binh is accessed directly from the city page by clicking on the map. Once selected, a new, dedicated page will open showing the overall air quality in Thai Binh. The first thing a viewer will notice is probably the overall background colour of the page. It currently is a yellowish/brown colour which indicates air quality that is “Unhealthy for sensitive groups”. A full explanation of the colours can be seen in the legend at the foot of the screen. The colours range from pale green for good quality air to dark maroon for air that can be classed as being hazardous to health. The nearest ground-level monitoring station to Thai Binh is near Hải Dương at Trạm Kẻ Sặt_Bình Giang (KK), Ngo Dong so all the information regarding air quality in Thai Binh is supplied by overhead satellites.

From the main city page, in June 2022, the air quality was recorded as being “Unhealthy” with a US AQI reading of 157. This number is calculated by measuring up to six of the most prolific pollutants and is used as a standard when comparing cities across the globe. The main pollutant measured was PM2.5 with a level of 66.2 µg/m³. The target figure as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is 5 µg/m³ so the level in Thai Binh is over thirteen times higher.

Is any other information available from the air pollution map for Thai Binh?

Looking at the air pollution map for Thai Binh, on the left-hand side can be seen four options which can be de-activated as and when desired. The first option would show the position of the ground-level monitoring stations, but as the data for Thai Binh is from satellites the only station on the map is several kilometres away in Hung Hai. The next option shows the location of any fires which are burning in the immediate vicinity, but in June 2022 there were no active fires to show. The third choice turns off the air quality option which removes the background colour from the map. Some people may find this easier to understand as the map now looks more natural with its original colours. The fourth option shows the direction of the wind. If there are any fires burning, this option could help to predict whether the city will be affected by the ensuing smoke or not.

On the right-hand side of the map can be seen a table which ranks world cities according to their levels of air pollution. Sometimes the most polluted cities can be quite surprising as they are not usually considered to be dirty cities. It can be very interesting when comparing your home city with others across the globe.

On the main city page, some advice is offered to help mitigate the effects of the polluted air. Windows and doors should be closed to stop more dirty air from entering the building. The operation of an air purifier would be very advantageous if one is available. All groups of people should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise until the air quality improves and those sensitive people should wear a good quality face mask when venturing outdoors.

A brief weather forecast follows giving the temperature, humidity, wind speed and air pressure. There is also an AQI forecast which predicts the level of air pollution over the next few days.

You can compare your home city with other Vietnamese cities by looking at the Live AQI City Ranking table. Currently, at the top of the table is Ben Cat, Tinh Binh Duong with a US AQI figure of 154.

Can areas of high pollution be identified on the air pollution map for Thai Binh?

Because there are no individual stations providing data it is not easy to identify areas of high pollution. The satellite data is combined and looked at as a whole and not as individual readings. The industrial zones and craft villages tend to be areas of higher pollution as does the city centre during the peak rush hours, twice a day.

There is an invitation towards the bottom of the page to download and install the free air quality app which is available for all the popular smartphones.

Is the source of the air pollution shown on the air pollution map for Thai Binh?

In Tien Hai industrial zone, daily traffic is relatively large, especially vehicles transporting materials such as coal and clay to companies producing sanitary ware and ceramic tiles; along with that is dust from exhaust gases of motorbikes and cars and dust from chimneys of manufacturing enterprises; therefore, the amount of dust in the air in this area is always dense, affecting the lives and health of the people here. The green trees on both sides of the road suffer from a thick layer of white dust.

The industrial zone is growing and expanding, attracting many businesses to invest, and creating jobs for thousands of local workers. However, the operating frequency of trucks carrying construction materials and clay has also increased. Some vehicle owners have not done careful shielding, causing clay and waste to be scattered on the road. This is one of the reasons why dust pollution here is always at a high level, directly affecting people's lives and activities.

In the city at rush hour every day, with the same number of people pouring into the streets on all roads, the number of motor vehicles and vehicles using gas fuel is very large. Therefore, the air is polluted by gases, dust from exhaust gases of motor vehicles and from construction works, emissions of factories, industrial production companies, treatment plants and domestic waste. Air pollution in autumn and winter is higher because dust molecules settle into the low air layer and are difficult to diffuse.

PM2.5 is mentioned on the air pollution map for Thai Binh, but what is it?

Experts define PM2.5 fine dust as tiny dust particles in the air with a size of 2.5 microns or less (compared to a human hair, it is about 30 times smaller than a human hair). PM2.5 fine dust is formed from substances such as nitrogen, carbon and other metal compounds.