Farshid Safari, head of the Crisis Management Operations Center of the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education, announced that from the beginning of October to the first of November 2023, 725 people were injured and 14 lost their lives due to these incidents.
Details of the injured and deceased statistics
Safari continued by detailing these statistics, stating: "Of the 725 injured in weather-related incidents, 712 were injured due to storms, 8 due to floods, and 5 due to lightning." He also referred to the statistics of the deceased, adding: "Of the 14 who lost their lives, 9 were related to flood incidents and 5 died due to lightning."
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Provinces affected by weather-related incidents
Safari also pointed to the geographical spread of weather-related incidents across the country, stating that the provinces of Kerman, Kurdistan, Alborz, Lorestan, Gilan, Khuzestan, Hormozgan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Golestan, Fars, Tehran, Qom, Ardabil, East Azerbaijan, and West Azerbaijan are among those affected by these incidents.
Reported consequences of the weather-related incidents during this period include flooding of streets, falling trees, livestock losses, rockfalls, reduced visibility, and air pollution. Additionally, temporary disruptions in vehicle traffic, damage to homes, temporary power outages, road blockages, and the closure of some schools and offices were other consequences of these incidents.
Actions taken in affected areas
The head of the Crisis Management Operations Center of the Ministry of Health emphasized the necessity of paying attention to weather warnings and adhering to safety recommendations, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel in high-risk areas during adverse weather conditions and to take the warnings of responsible agencies seriously. He also reported on the actions taken in the affected areas, stating: "Health teams have been present in these areas and necessary actions have been taken to manage the situation and provide health services."
During this period, one health unit also suffered damage due to weather-related incidents, indicating the serious impacts of these incidents on the country's health infrastructure.
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