First fine dust warning of fall issued...public parking lots closed
- 6 years ago
South Korea has been blanketed in a coating of fine dust over the past few days.
The situation has become so unbearable that emergency fine dust reduction measures have come into effect for Seoul and its surrounding areas for the first time in seven months.
Lee Seung-jae reports.
Emergency fine dust reduction measures came into effect as of 6AM for Seoul, Incheon and much of Gyeonggi-do Province,... as fine dust levels have skyrocketed to unhealthy levels.
According to the Environment Ministry,... the measures will remain in place until 9PM.
Civil servants in those regions are to follow the "alternate driving day system",... meaning cars with license plates that end in odd numbers will be allowed on the streets,... while even numbered license plates will not.
The Seoul government has also temporarily closed 360 public parking lots.
However, free public transportation will not be provided, as the Seoul government canceled the policy in February.
Diesel cars registered before December 31, 2005 and weigh over 2-point-5 tons will be banned from Seoul's roads during this period.
Drivers who fail to comply will be fined roughly 88 U.S. dollars.
The emergency measures come as the hourly average of PM 10 fine dust particles reached 50 micrograms per cubic meter in the air in Seoul and its surrounding areas on Tuesday.
The forecast for Wednesday is expected to exceed that number.
An ultrafine dust advisory remains in place for Seoul, while levels are bad in twelve cities and provinces across the nation.
Authorities have advised citizens to use protective masks when outdoors, and cautioned those with health issues as well as children and the elderly to stay indoors.
Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.
The situation has become so unbearable that emergency fine dust reduction measures have come into effect for Seoul and its surrounding areas for the first time in seven months.
Lee Seung-jae reports.
Emergency fine dust reduction measures came into effect as of 6AM for Seoul, Incheon and much of Gyeonggi-do Province,... as fine dust levels have skyrocketed to unhealthy levels.
According to the Environment Ministry,... the measures will remain in place until 9PM.
Civil servants in those regions are to follow the "alternate driving day system",... meaning cars with license plates that end in odd numbers will be allowed on the streets,... while even numbered license plates will not.
The Seoul government has also temporarily closed 360 public parking lots.
However, free public transportation will not be provided, as the Seoul government canceled the policy in February.
Diesel cars registered before December 31, 2005 and weigh over 2-point-5 tons will be banned from Seoul's roads during this period.
Drivers who fail to comply will be fined roughly 88 U.S. dollars.
The emergency measures come as the hourly average of PM 10 fine dust particles reached 50 micrograms per cubic meter in the air in Seoul and its surrounding areas on Tuesday.
The forecast for Wednesday is expected to exceed that number.
An ultrafine dust advisory remains in place for Seoul, while levels are bad in twelve cities and provinces across the nation.
Authorities have advised citizens to use protective masks when outdoors, and cautioned those with health issues as well as children and the elderly to stay indoors.
Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.