The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health announced last night in a television program that the '10% increase in visits by cardiac and hypertension patients' in the 'last two to three weeks' was the reason for proposing 'closure of offices across the country.' He stated that this issue was also related to the increase in temperature. Pedram Pak-Aein confirmed that 'if the temperature exceeds a certain limit and poses a risk to public health,' the entire country 'will be closed again.' Following the announcement of a two-day nationwide closure due to 'unprecedented heat,' heavy traffic has been reported on the exit routes from Tehran, especially towards northern cities of Iran. While Ali Bahadori Jahromi, the spokesperson for the Islamic Republic government, announced on Tuesday, August 1, that the closure on Wednesday and Thursday was proposed by the Ministry of Health for 'the protection of citizens' health' and due to 'unprecedented heat,' some citizens have questioned the stated reason for this closure and linked the upcoming closure to electricity shortages. In this regard, Mohammad Allahdad, Deputy for Transmission and Foreign Trade at Tavanir Company, stated on Tuesday, August 1, that although the upcoming closure on Wednesday and Thursday will reduce 'electricity consumption in offices,' 'we need the cooperation of all subscribers to ensure electricity supply.' According to ISNA news agency, this government official also reported plans to control electricity consumption in 'residential, agricultural, and industrial sectors' and expressed hope that they could 'get through the upcoming hot days.'
Reason for the Proposal of 'Closure' Announced; Increase in Visits by Cardiac and Hypertension Patients in Recent Days
The Iranian Ministry of Health has proposed a two-day nationwide closure due to a 10% increase in visits by cardiac and hypertension patients, which is also linked to unprecedented heat. This has raised concerns among citizens who suspect the closure is related to electricity shortages. The government is attempting to manage electricity consumption amid extreme weather conditions.
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📰 What Happened
The Iranian Ministry of Health proposed a two-day nationwide closure due to a significant increase in cardiac and hypertension patient visits, attributed to extreme heat. This has led to public skepticism regarding the true reasons for the closure, with some linking it to electricity shortages.
- There has been a 10% increase in visits by cardiac and hypertension patients in recent weeks.
- The government is trying to manage electricity consumption amid unprecedented heat.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been facing severe heatwaves, which have exacerbated health issues and strained electricity resources. The government is under pressure to address both health and energy crises.
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