Fire in the Iraqi part of the Hur al -Azim and the possibility of spreading to the Iranian section

According to Mehr correspondent, Sayed Adel Mullah told reporters this Sunday: The Iraqi part of the wetland last night Hurricane It is set on fire and estimated that about 2 hectares of the wetland have been involved in the fire. The smoke caused by this fire has affected the cities of Azadegan Plain, especially Hoveizeh.

He added that this is the first time in winter such a massive fire in the wetland, adding that this has raised concerns about the wetland situation. The dryness of many parts of the wetland due to climatic and drought conditions is the main cause of this fire.

Mullah continued: Currently, 5 % of the Iranian wetland area area Hurricane It has been flooded, but due to the beginning of the heat season, high evaporation and reduced rivers, concerns about the fire in the Iranian wetland have doubled.

He warned: In the absence of proper rainfall in the short term, the risk of fire in the Iranian wetland sector Hurricane It is very likely in summer.

The official emphasized: In order to prevent a similar catastrophe in the Iranian wetland sector, the need for urgent measures and further dehydration of dried wetlands.

Also following severe air pollution caused by fire smoke in the Iraqi part of the wetland HurricaneSchools, offices and universities in the city of Hoveizeh were closed on Sunday, March 23. This decision is aimed at maintaining the health of students, students and staff.

Khuzestan Air Emergency Pollution Emergency Working Group said: Due to air pollution caused by fire smoke in the Iraqi wetland Hurricane And its effects on the city of Hoveizeh have decided to close schools, offices and universities in the city. Mohammad Javad Ashrafi added: “This decision is aimed at maintaining the health of students, students and staff in Hoveizeh and is closed on Sunday, March 5.