Environmental
Laos issues warning as air pollution levels climb
Laos’ Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment warns of dangerous PM2.5 levels nationwide due to forest fires, agricultural burning, and garbage burning during the dry season.
Laos’ Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a national warning about dangerously high PM2.5 particle levels, urging residents to take precautions against smog during the dry season. The ministry attributes the pollution to forest fires, agricultural burning, and open garbage burning, with satellite data showing widespread fire hotspots across the region and persistent haze over several days. The warning particularly emphasizes risks from March to April, when air quality deteriorates and visibility is reduced, and calls on the public to limit outdoor activities, wear masks, drink plenty of water, and avoid burning waste.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Multiple locations nationwide, Laos
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 16:09 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 16:09 UTC
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