Iran suspends education due to air pollution

It became known that the break in education was extended again due to air pollution in the Iranian provinces of Elborz and Tehran.

It has been announced that the break in schools has been extended again on the grounds that air pollution in the Iranian provinces of Elborz and Tehran is at a high level and has become unhealthy for all groups.

At the evening meeting of the Air Pollution Emergency Group, it was noted that all schools, including universities, in all cities of the provinces of Elborz and Tehran, except for Perdis, Damavend and Firuzko, have been decided to close on Wednesdays and Thursdays, the official Iranian news agency IRNA reported. reported.

The news reported that classes would be held online in the morning hours.

It was stated that while outdoor sports are prohibited due to unhealthy levels of air pollution for all groups, it was stated that the Tehran Municipality will not sell entrance tickets to areas where vehicle entry is restricted.

The Air Pollution Emergency Team has asked citizens to refrain from traveling unnecessarily.

News reports highlighted that air quality in the capital Tehran hovered around 168, indicating unhealthy conditions for all population groups.

In the provinces of Tehran and Elborz, schools were first closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and on Mondays and Tuesdays, education was suspended due to ongoing air pollution. Official holidays for schools in Iran are held on Thursdays and Fridays.

In addition to its location, which is not suitable for air circulation and population density, exhaust fumes from old-fashioned cars and widely used motorcycles are among the factors that increase air pollution in Tehran.

For this reason, schools often spend their holidays in Tehran, which is said to be one of the top three cities in the world in terms of air pollution.