Recently, various theories regarding the threat of acid rain in Central Asia have been actively discussed online. However, according to ecologist-analyst Baktybek Saipbaev, such concerns are unfounded. In an interview with IA "Kabar," the expert explained that the likelihood of toxic precipitation due to fires at oil facilities in Iran is extremely low.
“Emissions from burning petroleum products contain heavy particles that quickly settle to the ground. If they interact with rain clouds, they can form precipitation. However, such phenomena are limited to small areas, usually within 100-200 kilometers from the source of pollution. In comparison, the distance between Kyrgyzstan and Iran is about 2000 kilometers,” noted Saipbaev.
According to the expert, for harmful air masses to reach our region, they must continuously move toward us. Even in such a case, the likelihood of an ecological disaster is minimized, as the concentration of harmful substances in the air constantly decreases.
Saipbaev also emphasized the importance of monitoring air flows and conducting measurements for a better understanding of the situation. “In the smog that is often observed over Bishkek, it is unlikely to detect the influence of air masses from Iran,” he added.
