29 Mar 2024
Monday 3 December 2012 - 20:09
Story Code : 12703

Photos:Tehran air pollution

Iran's capital Tehran suffers from severeair pollutionand the city is often covered bysmogmaking breathing difficult and causing widespread pulmonary illnesses. It is estimated that about 27 people die each day from pollution-related diseases.According to local officials, 3,600 people died in a single month due to the hazardous air quality.80% of the city's pollution is due to cars.The remaining 20% is due toindustrial pollution. Other estimates suggest that motorcycles alone account for 30% of air and 50% ofsound pollutionin Tehran.














 

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