Mahdi Pirhadi, the head of the Health and Environment Commission of the Tehran City Council, addressed the dimensions of recent rainfall in the capital during the 445th public session of the council. Expressing his happiness about this divine blessing, he described it as an opportunity for the freshness and vitality of the city and its citizens.
Rainfall statistics and strengths of urban management
Pirhadi referred to the statistics from the rain gauge stations and said: "The highest amount of rainfall within the city of Tehran was recorded at 58.8 millimeters at the Qaem station (Region 1), while the lowest was 21 millimeters at the Organization station (Region 2). The average rainfall in the past 24 hours has been 37.1 millimeters, with higher amounts reported in the upper regions and Shemiranat, including 82 millimeters in Pasghaleh and 141.8 millimeters in Bagh Gol. This data has raised the average rainfall in the upper areas to 86 millimeters and in the lower areas to 30 millimeters."
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He also appreciated the round-the-clock efforts of municipal forces and the tireless work of the Deputy of Urban Services, mayors of the 22 districts, and all field workers and experts who were on full alert in these challenging conditions. Pirhadi emphasized: "By holding coordination meetings before the rainfall, all forces were in a 100 percent state of readiness, and this active presence of deputies in the areas prevented the occurrence of the slightest flooding or crisis."
Preventive actions and crisis management
The head of the Health and Environment Commission of the Tehran City Council continued his remarks by thanking the Crisis Management Organization, the fire department, and other cooperating agencies, reminding that: "Success in managing rainfall is not just related to these few days, but is the result of months of continuous efforts, periodic dredging, and preventive actions that are carried out throughout the year to manage this divine blessing in the best and safest possible way."
With this rainfall, the city of Tehran once again demonstrated that it can perform well in the face of natural challenges, which is especially important in the current conditions where cities are facing climate change and natural crises. The efforts made in managing the rainfall reflect the serious determination of the municipality and related institutions to ensure safety and improve the quality of life for citizens.
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