WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran - Reuters
WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran Reuters
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"Given what is at risk right now, the oil storage facilities, the refineries that have been struck, triggering fires, bringing serious air quality concerns, that is definitely a good idea."
— Christian Lindmeier , Other
"Given what is at risk right now, the oil storage facilities, the refineries that have been struck, triggering fires, bringing serious air quality concerns, that is definitely a good idea."
— Christian Lindmeier , Other
"The risk of exposure goes down provided we don’t see fresh strikes - if we get fresh strikes, that is going to be problematic."
— Dr Akshay Deoras , Academic
"The situation is so frightening it’s hard to describe. Smoke has covered the entire city."
— Negin , Activist
"Even masks are becoming difficult to find. This is a huge mistake."
— Negin , Activist
"Prices are skyrocketing. I bought an inhaler for 850,000 tomans."
— Negin , Activist
"The toxic gases and fine particulate matter could irritate the eyes and airways."
— Dr Shahram Kordasti , Academic
"Given what is at risk right now, the oil storage facilities, the refineries that have been struck, triggering fires, bringing serious air quality concerns, that is definitely a good idea."
— Christian Lindmeier , Other
"Given what is at risk right now, the oil storage facilities, the refineries that have been struck, triggering fires, bringing serious air quality concerns, that is definitely a good idea."
— Christian Lindmeier , Other
Key People
Senior research scientist at the University of Reading.
WHO spokesman who warned about health risks after the earthquake.
Senior research scientist at the University of Reading.
A UK-based Iranian haemato-oncologist.
An activist and former political prisoner based in Tehran.
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Residents of Tehran describe the aftermath of airstrikes on oil depots, including thick black smoke, soot-covered streets, and health issues from toxic rain.
The World Health Organization has cautioned that the 'black rain' in Iran, following strikes on oil facilities, poses respiratory risks and supports Iran's advisory for residents to stay indoors.
Following airstrikes on Tehran's oil depots, the city experienced dark, toxic rain, prompting health warnings and advisories to stay indoors.
The World Health Organization has cautioned that the 'black rain' in Iran, following strikes on oil facilities, could lead to respiratory issues, supporting Iran's advisory for residents to stay indoors.
The UN health agency has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain in Iran, urging residents to stay indoors due to potential respiratory risks.
An atmospheric chemist explains the phenomenon of 'acid rain' in Iran, attributing it to pollutants from recent airstrikes on oil depots.
The World Health Organization has cautioned that the 'black rain' in Iran, following strikes on oil facilities, poses respiratory risks and supports Iran's advisory for residents to stay indoors.
Following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's oil refineries, black, oil-laden rain has fallen over the city, leading to health warnings and environmental concerns.
An analysis of how a weather system carried pollutants from oil fires to Tehran, resulting in black, oil-contaminated rain and health concerns.
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