AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2025 --

The Cambodia Air Quality Index (AQI) was 47.77 µg/m3 from 6:00 pm on Jan. 29 to 6:00 am on Jan. 30, compared to the standard of 50 µg/m3, meaning that the air quality was good, according to the Ministry of Environment’s air quality monitoring.

Seven provinces, including Kampong Chhnang, Kampot, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Rattanakiri, Oddar Meanchey, and Thbong Khmum, received a rating of “Blue” showing that the air quality is very good, it underlined.

At the same time, the source pointed out, the provinces of Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, Kampong Thom, Kandal, Prey Veng, Stung Treng, Svay Rieng, Takeo and Pailin, and Phnom Penh capital experienced “good” air quality.

For Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Koh Kong, Preah Vihear, Pursat, Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk, and Kep provinces, the AQI was at “moderate” level with real-time air pollution PM2.5 ranging from 103 to 150 µg/m3, said the ministry.

The public can now follow the air quality updates via an App, developed by the ministry, which can be downloaded at https://apps.apple.com/kh/app/cgs-spa/id6670718929 for IOS, and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details.... for Android.

By Phal Sophanith