Environment

Major ground subsidence in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan warned

The spokesperson for Iran’s water sector has issued a stern warning that after the central Iranian province of Isfahan, ground subsidence has reached the capital Tehran, northeastern city of Mashhad and other parts of the country.

Iranian health minister: 15 percent of under-5 child mortality blamed on air pollution

Iran’s Health Minister,  Mohammadreza Zafarghandi says air pollution is to blame for 15 percent of under-5 child mortality.

Over 30,000 deaths in Iran attributed to air pollution in 2023

The head of Iran’s Air Health and Climate Change Department says that the cost of deaths in the country in 2023 due to particulate matter (PM 2.5) was estimated at $12 billion.

Severe air pollution shuts Tehran primary schools

Primary schools in the Iranian capital Tehran are closed on Tuesday for the second straight day due to the worsening air pollution crisis.

Tehran’s air quality in red zone, elementary schools closed

Air pollution in the Iranian capital Tehran reached its peak on Tuesday, with the air quality index standing at 160, indicating unhealthy conditions for all groups.

Tehran experienced 18 days of unhealthy air in past 30 days

The air quality in the Iranian capital Tehran during the past 30 days included 12 days of acceptable conditions, 9 days of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups, and 9 days of unhealthy conditions for everyone, according to the Tehran Air Quality Control Company.

Iran’s Lake Urmia faces unprecedented water crisis

Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran and one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world, continues to struggle with a severe decline in water levels, reaching its lowest recorded point in history.

480 meteorological stations in Iran report subzero temperatures, 190 stations below -10°C

The National Center for Weather Forecasting in Iran reported extreme cold across the country on Monday with scores of regions experiencing minus 10 degrees celcious.

Cold weather, energy shortages extend closure of schools, offices in Iran

Due to extreme cold weather and energy shortages, schools and  government offices across various provinces in Iran will remain closed on Monday.

Schools, universities, offices closed in several Iranian provinces due to cold spell, air pollution

All schools and university classes in Iran’s provincial capital Tehran and several other provinces are held online on Sunday, due to persistent cold weather reported by the Tehran Meteorological Department.

Tehran ranks world’s most polluted city for 2nd consecutive day

For the second day in a row, the Iranian capital city of Tehran has been declared the most polluted city in the world, according to the global air quality index, IQAir.

Tehran’s air quality remains hazardous, residents advised to stay indoors

The air pollution levels in the Iranian capitql Tehran, continue to be a major concern, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 160 on Thursday, marking it as unhealthy for the entire population.

Heavy traffic in northern Iran roads as Tehran residents flee pollution during closures

The Iranian capital Tehran's severe air pollution has led to the closure of schools, universities, and government offices in the province, excluding Damavand and Firuzkuh, on Wednesday and Thursday, which has triggered a mass exodus from the capital to northern provinces.

Schools, universities, offices in Tehran province closed due to air pollution

Due to persistent air pollution, schools, universities, and government offices in Tehran Province, except for Damavand and Firouzkouh counties, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Schools in multiple Iranian provinces remain closed due to air pollution

Due to ongoing air pollution, schools in several Iranian provinces including Tehran have remained closed, and various preventive measures have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of residents.

Severe air pollution forces school closures across Iran

Educational activities for kindergartens, preschools, and exceptional schools in Iranian capital Tehran and several other cities have been suspended for Saturday and Sunday and primary schools switched to online classes due to severe air pollution. 

Iran’s Lake Urmia sees significant improvement amidst restoration efforts 

An Iranian official reports that the shrinking Lake Urmia is in better condition than last year, attributing the improvement to favorable autumn rains. 

Many cities in Iran experience continued snow, rainfall

Iran’s National Weather Forecasting Center predicted on Thursday the cloudiness, rain showers, snowfall and strong winds that started a day ago in various regions of the country will continue.

Different Iranian cities blanketed in snow

The first autumn snowfall covered various cities in Ardabil province, located in northwestern Iran, in white.

27 rare falcons saved from trafficking, released into wild in Iran’s Hormozgan

Iranian police recently intercepted a major wildlife smuggling operation, rescuing 27 rare and valuable falcons hidden in a vehicle.

Lake Urmia on verge of collapse due to mismanagement, environmental strain

Lake Urmia, Iran’s largest inland lake and one of the world’s largest saltwater lakes, is gradually turning into a desolate ruin.

Wetlands in Iran parched into deserts 

The unprecedented heatwave in August this year turned nine wetlands, including internationally known northern Anzali, in Iran dry plots of land.

Rain and snow refresh Tehran

With summer coming to an end, Tehran has received a downpour, including hail and snow on the heights to the north and east of the Iranian capital.

Majesty of the Caspian Red Deer in Northern Alborz, Iran

The Maral, or Caspian Red Deer, is one of the largest deer species and the largest native deer in Iran. Its habitat is primarily in the Hyrcanian forests in the north and the Alborz mountains of Iran.

Fires continue to burn Iran’s southwestern forests

The forests and pastures of Bahrehana and Chah Talkhab-e Olya in Basht in the southwestern Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad caught fire on Sunday morning and the blaze has yet to be contained.

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