Hapless officials spray water hoses towards sky in futile attempt to control air pollution

Hapless officials ordered water hoses to be sprayed towards the sky in a futile attempt at tackling air pollution from agricultural burning choking northern Thailand.

Footage shows the bizarre scene in Chiang Rai province today, where levels of harmful PM2.5 particles in the atmosphere soared to deadly levels. Hospital data shows that more than 3,500 people were admitted for respiratory issues in Chiang Rai alone. They had sore throats and nasal irritation - symptoms that can lead to killer lung diseases in the long term.