Laos: Ministry monitoring air pollution levels, Luang Prabang exceeds safe limit

Filepic: Drone photo showing dangerous air pollution levels in 2019 when Vientiane was under a massive smog haze due to to epic burning in the region. - Photo via Facebook

VIENTIANE, March 20: The Lao government is closely monitoring air quality across the country as pollution levels rise, causing health concerns.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has begun monitoring air quality in Vientiane and Luang Prabang provinces, Vientiane Times reports.