Mohammad Rostegari, the Deputy for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in Tehran Province, stated that the unhealthy air in the capital has entered its seventeenth day, and on Tuesday, January 7, the air pollution conditions in Tehran remain unhealthy for sensitive groups. Speaking to the IRNA news agency on Tuesday, he added that the stations in Shahr-e Rey and Qaim Park are the most polluted areas in Tehran, while the Golbarg and Pasdaran stations are the cleanest in terms of air pollution over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported on Tuesday that a group of members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly warned the Rouhani government about air pollution. According to this news agency, Mohammad Dehghan, a member of the Parliament's presiding board, stated: '106 members of Parliament have called for necessary measures to save the lives of people, especially innocent children, the elderly, and patients against unprecedented air pollution.' The worsening air pollution situation in Tehran comes amid reports of neglect regarding vehicle technical inspections in Tehran to prevent their emissions. The public relations manager of technical inspection centers, referred to as 'Goya' by ISNA, stated in an interview that 'since the beginning of the year, 280,000 vehicles have been inspected in Tehran,' but 'around three million vehicles are subject to technical inspection, meaning that about 80% of vehicles currently operating in the capital lack technical inspection.' Additionally, a senior traffic police official in Greater Tehran criticized the high number of polluting vehicles that have technical inspection certificates and called for increased oversight of inspection centers and the revision of pollution standards at these centers. According to ISNA, Morad Moradi, the Deputy for Traffic Education and Culture of the Greater Tehran Traffic Police, said that the significant number of polluting vehicles with technical inspection certificates indicates that these inspections have not been conducted properly. Due to the continued air pollution, a meeting of the Air Pollution Emergency Committee was held at the Tehran Governorate on Sunday, resulting in the cancellation of physical education classes in all schools and outdoor sports competitions, including the Premier League football matches in the capital on that day. On Saturday, due to increased air pollutants, all kindergartens, preschools, and primary schools in districts one, two, and Khahrizak of the Rey Education Department were announced to be closed.
Continued Unhealthy Air Quality in Tehran; Warning to the Government in Parliament
Tehran's air quality has remained unhealthy for 17 consecutive days, prompting warnings from 106 members of Parliament to the Rouhani government to take action. The situation is exacerbated by a lack of proper vehicle inspections, with around 80% of vehicles in Tehran lacking technical inspection certificates. This ongoing pollution crisis poses serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Tehran has experienced unhealthy air quality for 17 days, leading to warnings from Parliament to the government. The situation is worsened by a significant number of vehicles lacking proper technical inspections.
- 106 members of Parliament have called for action against air pollution.
- Approximately 80% of vehicles in Tehran lack technical inspection certificates.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Tehran frequently experiences air pollution due to a combination of vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and geographical factors. The city's air quality has been a longstanding concern for residents and officials alike.
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