A representative from Masjed Soleiman stated: "Due to gas leaks from oil reservoirs in Masjed Soleiman, the lives and health of six areas in the city, comprising 4,000 households, are at risk." Omidvar Rezaei, in an interview with Fars News Agency, added: "Although the history of gas leaks in these areas dates back 40 years, the recent earthquake has intensified the leaks." He continued: "So far, with a budget of 20 billion rials, homes for 300 families have been purchased, and we have proposed an additional 20 billion rials to the management organization for purchasing more houses, which we hope will be approved soon. However, our estimate shows that at least 200 billion rials are needed to purchase all 4,000 homes." A member of the budget planning commission pointed out that the gas leak and the inability to reside in Masjed Soleiman led the government to approve a $15 million budget for constructing a new city around Masjed Soleiman. He stated: "However, despite this budget approval, experts from the management organization oppose the establishment of a new city, and thus the management and planning organization is preventing the allocation of this amount to urban development companies for constructing the necessary infrastructure in the new city." He noted that the gas leak in the area has caused suffocation and deaths of several individuals, emphasizing: "Respiratory and skin diseases and sudden deaths due to suffocation are among the widespread consequences of this issue in the region." Rezaei also stressed: "The failure to resolve this issue is due to the shortcomings of the management and planning organization, the Ministry of Oil, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development."
Four Thousand Iranian Families on the Brink of Death
Four thousand families in Masjed Soleiman are at risk due to gas leaks intensified by recent earthquakes. Local representative Omidvar Rezaei highlights the urgent need for funding to relocate affected families and criticizes government inaction. This situation poses significant health risks and raises concerns about the government's ability to manage such crises.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Gas leaks from oil reservoirs in Masjed Soleiman are threatening the health and safety of 4,000 households, worsened by recent earthquakes. Local officials are calling for significant funding to relocate families and address the crisis, but face bureaucratic hurdles.
- The gas leaks have a history of 40 years but have intensified recently due to earthquakes.
- At least 200 billion rials are needed to adequately address the housing needs of affected families.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced various environmental and health challenges, often linked to its oil industry. The government's response to such crises is critical for public trust.
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