Black clouds of smoke have been hanging over the city since morning after an attack on an oil depot in the Iranian capital Tehran last night.
A CNN correspondent in Tehran reported the situation firsthand and said that when it rained in Tehran, oil particles also mixed with it, which turned the rainwater black.
Fuel tanks that exploded after Israeli attacks in the Iranian capital Tehran last night are still burning ten hours later, and thick, toxic smoke has covered much of the city.
The Environmental Protection Organization has advised citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and stay indoors.
The Environmental Protection Organization has asked citizens to “avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and stay indoors as much as possible, given the current conditions and the entry of pollution into Tehran.”
Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent has warned of the possibility of acid rain as a result of the fire.
According to the Red Crescent statement, “The explosion of the oil depot releases large amounts of toxic hydrocarbon compounds and oxides of sulfur and nitrogen into the atmosphere and clouds, and the resulting rain is very dangerous and has acidic properties.”
The Red Crescent said that this phenomenon can cause chemical burns to the skin and severe damage to the lungs.
The Red Crescent urged citizens to “in case of rain coming into contact with the skin, under no circumstances rub the area and wash it only with cold water, immediately change clothes that have been soaked in the rain and place them in a sealed bag.”
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