Podrezov, having analyzed the latest data from altitude maps, confidently stated that there are no threats to Kyrgyzstan.
“These rumors are fake, created by someone not very serious. Harmful particles cannot travel such distances; they simply disappear during reactions. All these reports about acid clouds supposedly approaching Kyrgyzstan are insignificant sensations without real grounds,” he emphasized.
He recalled the acid rains that fell on Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey during the Gulf War in 1991, caused by large-scale fires at oil wells.
The expert urged Kyrgyz citizens not to panic at the mention of "acid rains."
“Many imagine that concentrated sulfuric acid is pouring from the sky. But this never happens. Acid rain is just regular rain, only with acidic properties, meaning the precipitation has characteristics of a weakly diluted acid. It does not affect human health, but it can impact vegetation. The salts left on the leaves can damage plant tissues; however, this process takes time—up to a month,” he added.
According to Podrezov, precipitation is constant in Kyrgyzstan, and considering the level of harmful emissions, their composition can be no less unfavorable. Emissions from cars and other sources also contain many toxic substances, so the rains in the country can be somewhat acidic or alkaline.
