In the southwestern part of Iran, in the province of Huzestan, because of a sandstorm over the past 24 hours 802 people, 802 people turned to hospitals with heart and respiratory tract problems. 92 people were hospitalized, the rest received outpatient treatment.
According to the IRNA official agency, the deputy rector of the University of Medical Sciences Ahovaz Dzhundishapur, Dr. Measzi, called on the residents of the region, especially children, pregnant women, elderly people and people with respiratory diseases, remain at home.
The Huzestan meteorological department reported that the sandstorm came from Iraq, and in this regard, on Thursday and Friday, a “red level of danger” for the health of the population was announced. On Friday, the level of dust in the air in Ashaz was 2,159 micrograms per cubic meter.