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Seoul's first yellow dust of fall
Capital area, Jeju rated 'poor'
In short
On November 2, yellow dust (hwangsa, seasonal dust from Mongolia) was observed in Seoul, the West Sea coast, and Jeju Island for the first time this fall.
Fine dust concentrations rose to 149 ㎍/㎥ in Seoul, 138 in Heuksando, and 104 in Gosan, Jeju.
The National Institute of Environmental Research predicted additional yellow dust could arrive on the night of November 3.
Key facts
| When | As of 1 p.m. on November 2, yellow dust was observed in western regions including Seoul. |
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| Where | Western areas including Seoul, Heuksando in Shinan County, South Jeolla, and Gosan in Jeju. |
| What | Hourly average fine dust concentrations reached 'poor' levels: 149 ㎍/㎥ in Seoul, 138 in Heuksando, and 104 in Gosan, Jeju. |
| How | Yellow dust originating from the Inner Mongolia Plateau on October 31 flowed in on northwest winds, with additional inflow expected on the night of November 3. |
What it means for me
Those sensitive to fine dust should reduce outings and take health precautions such as wearing masks.
Bring masks during commutes and regularly check the National Institute of Environmental Research's forecasts.
If you have weak respiratory health, check fine dust levels before going out and reduce outdoor activities for safety.
