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Traffic Jam in Tehran |
Starting today, approximately 2 million students in the Iranian capital are unexpectedly granted a two-day break as all schools and kindergartens in the city have been ordered to close. The reason for this sudden measure is the dangerously high levels of air pollution.
The Tehran authorities advise children, the elderly, and individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions to avoid going outside at this time. Currently, the city has about 3 million vehicles of various types, two-thirds of which have been in use for over 20 years and lack modern emission filters.
It is estimated that around 5,000 people die each year in Tehran due to air pollution. The Iranian capital has been severely affected by smog since the beginning of this month. Local authorities attribute the pollution to vehicles and urge the public to refrain from using private cars and switch to public transportation.
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Gray Smoke Covering the Iranian Capital |
In recent days, the number of emergency cases related to air pollution has surged in hospitals specializing in respiratory diseases in Tehran.
The Iranian national television has not disclosed the exact levels of pollution but stated that the amounts of carbon monoxide and other toxins in the air in Tehran have reached alarming levels.
Scientists have noted that due to Tehran’s geographical location, nestled between high mountain ranges, if there is no wind or rain, the polluted air gets trapped above the city.
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