Masjed Soleyman in Khuzestan province, with a recorded index of 500, has been recognized as the most polluted city in Iran for the second consecutive day. Alongside this city, Bampoor with an index of 361 and Iranshahr with an index of 320 are also in a dangerous situation. This air pollution, especially in the southeast of the country, has created serious challenges for the residents of these areas.
Pollution Factors in Khuzestan and Sistan and Baluchestan
In the southeast of the country, suspended particles of 10 microns and dust storms have been identified as the main pollution factors in these areas. In Khuzestan, the number of polluted cities and regions has reached 16 points, and the average air quality in this province has dropped to a level declared unhealthy for all age groups. Suspended particles less than 2.5 microns, particularly due to industrial activities related to oil and gas, have been the predominant pollutant in most cities of this province.
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Air Pollution Status in Other Parts of the Country
In Tehran, air pollution has somewhat decreased compared to before, and the number of polluted areas has reduced to three points. This improvement in air quality in the capital has allowed the average air quality to reach an acceptable range. Isfahan has also shown better conditions, with the average air quality in this city changing to an acceptable status.
In Bandar Abbas and the Pars Special Economic Zones One and Two and Assaluyeh, the intensity of pollution has also decreased. In contrast, the cities of Urmia, machine tool stations and Sajjad in Mashhad, Savojbolagh in Alborz province, and Dehloran in Ilam province continue to experience unhealthy air for all age groups.
Clean air these days is mainly concentrated in the eastern half of the country, although Mashhad and two points in Sistan and Baluchestan were exceptions to this pattern. In this context, Nikshahr in Sistan and Baluchestan, with a recorded index of 20, has been recognized as the cleanest city in Iran over the past 24 hours.
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