The head of the Environmental Protection faction in Parliament has described the ultraviolet radiation levels in Tehran as critical and criticized the responsible authorities for inadequate and untimely information dissemination. Sima Rezaei announced on Friday, August 4, that the UV index in the capital reached 12 and urged Tehran residents to avoid sun exposure from 8 AM to 5 PM. According to the UV index chart, a value of eleven or higher is classified as having 'dangerous' effects on skin and eyes, and individuals exposed to sunlight with such a high index are advised to use protective gear such as hats, UV-blocking sunglasses, and sunscreen. The head of the Environmental Protection faction did not specify the responsible agencies for announcing this information but stated that she would request a report from the 'relevant authorities' about the actions taken next week. One of the opponents of announcing the UV radiation index in past years has been Mehrdad Ghatrā Samāni, head of the Ozone Measurement Center of Iran and the Middle East, who believes that publicizing this index causes 'panic and public anxiety.' According to the head of the Environmental Protection faction, from the beginning of October last year to August 4 this year, the average temperature in Tehran province has increased by one degree compared to the past thirty years. While officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran have announced 'heat' as the reason for nationwide closures on August 11 and 12, many users on social media have attributed this closure to 'electricity shortages.' Following the heatwave, some reports indicate the occurrence of fires and mine explosions caused by the fire around Evin Prison. Iranian news agencies reported on Friday, August 4, that parts of the grasslands around Evin Prison in Tehran caught fire, and several mines exploded in the area. Fires and mine explosions around Evin; families of prisoners: 'There is a fire in our hearts.' The ozone hole in the South Pole has reached its smallest size since its discovery; has pollution decreased? Don't forget to apply sunscreen on your eyelids. New Satellite to Soak Up Sun Rays.
Increase in Ultraviolet Radiation Index in Tehran to 'Dangerous' Levels
The UV index in Tehran has reached a dangerous level of 12, prompting officials to warn residents against sun exposure during peak hours. The head of the Environmental Protection faction criticized the lack of timely information from authorities and plans to seek accountability. This situation highlights ongoing environmental challenges and public health concerns in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
The UV index in Tehran reached a dangerous level of 12, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid sun exposure during peak hours. Sima Rezaei criticized the authorities for not providing timely information about the rising UV levels.
- The UV index value of 11 or higher is classified as dangerous for skin and eyes.
- Tehran has experienced a one-degree increase in average temperature over the past year compared to the last thirty years.
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📚 Background
Iran has been grappling with rising temperatures and environmental degradation, which pose risks to public health and safety.
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