Khuzestan drowning in dust; The penetration of dust into the houses

Mehr News Agency – Provinces Group: High winds and enormous dust masses from neighboring countries have encompassed southern and western parts of Iran, especially Khuzestan province, and brought air quality to a dangerous level.

The cities of Khorramshahr, Abadan and Hoveizeh are among the areas that have been strongly affected by this atmospheric phenomenon. The concentration of suspended particulate matter has reached such a level that the horizontal vision in some places has decreased to less than 2 meters and has difficulty breathing for residents.

In response to the crisis, officials announced Tuesday throughout the province.

Schools, universities and government agencies also stopped operating to prevent the unnecessary traffic of citizens and exposed them to polluted air. A resident of Hoveizeh told the Mehr reporter: “The dust has penetrated the houses and even by closing the doors and windows.” Breathing is very difficult for children and the elderly.

Reports indicate that in some areas, medical centers have seen increased respiratory problems.

The Iranian Meteorological Organization has warned that the dust masses, originating from the deserts of Iraq and Saudi Arabia, may remain in the area until late Tuesday. This atmospheric phenomenon, which has intensified in recent years due to climate change and reduction in vegetation in desert areas, has become one of the main environmental challenges in southern Iran. Environmental experts say the drying up of wetlands, especially wetlands Hoor AzizIt has played an important role in exacerbating this crisis.

Environmental activists say these dust will continue and endanger people's health until serious measures are taken to revitalize wetlands and regional cooperation to manage water resources.

In Khorramshahr and Abadan, the streets were reported almost devoid of pedestrians, and many shops were closed earlier due to reduced visibility and traffic problems. Pictures released on social media represent the orange heavenly, dust -covered heavenly.

Health officials have advised residents to stay home, avoid outdoor physical activity, and use standard masks if necessary.

In recent years, plans to deal with dust including Mulching And the revival of wetlands has been on the agenda, but critics say these measures are not sufficient and require more investment and international cooperation. Iraq and Saudi Arabia, as the main source of these dust masses, have not yet presented a comprehensive plan for desertification management.

Stay at home and mask

Khuzestan Emergency Chief In a conversation with Mehr reporter, referring to the deterioration of the air quality due to the severe dust mass, urged citizens to stay home, masks Filter Use and go to medical centers in the event of respiratory symptoms.

Mehran Ahmadi announced a set of safety recommendations to protect citizens' health from this environmental crisis.

Ahmadi strongly advised people, especially children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with heart and respiratory diseases. He added: “If you need to leave the house, the use of filter masks such as the N95 is essential to prevent the entry of suspended particles into the lungs.”

Ahmadi urged citizens to keep the doors and windows closed and block the seams to prevent dust from penetrating the homes. He also warned that the use of water coolers or filter -free ventilation can bring contamination into the homes.

Khuzestan Emergency Chief emphasized the importance of fluid intake to reduce the effects of throat dryness and help cleans the respiratory tracts and to patients with patients with Asthma Or chronic diseases recommended that they always have their own drugs, including respiratory sprays.

In response to the possibility of increasing medical referrals, Khuzestan hospitals and medical centers are in full readiness to accept respiratory patients. Ahmadi announced that emergency forces have been deployed throughout the province's cities and that citizens can contact this number immediately if symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or continuous cough.

While Khuzestan is dealing with this crisis, environmental experts once again call for regional measures to deal with desertification and revitalization of dried wetlands like Hoor Aziz They said they have been the cause of the intensification of dust in recent years.

Until this dust masses have subsided, Khuzestan residents have no choice but to adhere to health and stay at home, hoping that relief efforts will prevent further deterioration.