Recent rumors about "acid clouds" that may penetrate from Iran into Central Asia have no scientific basis, as reported by the Kazhydromet service.
According to information from this service, acid precipitation occurs due to emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxides, which enter the atmosphere mainly from industrial sources, energy production, and transportation. These precipitations usually occur near pollution sources. When air masses are transported over long distances, the concentration of these pollutants significantly decreases due to natural processes in the atmosphere.
Monitoring has not detected signs of such pollution being transported to Kazakhstan or other Central Asian countries.
In Uzbekistan, the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change stated that the widespread rumors about the formation of "acid clouds" over Iran have no scientific foundation.
“Acid precipitation forms as a result of the accumulation of sulfur and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere, which undergo chemical reactions with water vapor in clouds. Such phenomena are characteristic of industrial areas and places with high emissions. When air is transported over long distances, the concentrations of pollutants significantly decrease due to atmospheric turbulence and deposition,” the agency clarified.
Thus, the formation of dangerous concentrations of acid precipitation at distances of thousands of kilometers from the source is virtually impossible.
“Moreover, the formation of precipitation depends on local cloud formation processes, and rain is formed from water vapor and aerosols present in the atmosphere over the region. According to meteorological observations and air quality monitoring, there is no threat of "acid clouds" being transported to Uzbekistan and neighboring countries,” the agency added.
Earlier, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Mahabat Mavlyanova expressed concern about the possible impact of acid rains on Kyrgyzstan.
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova noted that the Hydrometeorological Service is closely monitoring the situation.
In turn, Kyrgyzhydromet stated that their work involves weather forecasting, and precipitation analysis is not within their competence.
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Since February 28, the operation of the USA and Israel against Iran has been ongoing, during which both sides strike at infrastructure, including oil and gas, resulting in loss of life. The conflict also affects other countries in the Middle East, as Tehran has begun to attack American bases located on their territory.
After Israel bombed several oil storage facilities near the capital of Iran, the sky over Tehran was shrouded in black smoke clouds, and the rain that fell on March 8 turned out to be acidic, containing combustion products from oil.
