Black Acid Rain in Tehran Raises Alarm in Pakistan
News Desk
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the alleged heavy bombing of oil reserves in Iran by Israel and the United States could potentially cause serious environmental impacts in the region, although no direct effects have been observed in Pakistan so far.
According to the PMD, reports of black acid rain in Tehran and surrounding areas may indicate environmental pollution caused by fires in oil facilities. However, officials say the situation is still being closely monitored.
The department said that complete meteorological data from Iran is currently not being received because internet services in the country have been disrupted due to the ongoing conflict.
Despite this, the situation is being continuously assessed through satellite observations and available regional weather data.
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Officials explained that Tehran lies geographically to the northwest of Pakistan, and if pollution spreads in the atmosphere, its primary direction may be towards Afghanistan rather than Pakistan.
The Meteorological Department further noted that while southern Iran is located close to Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the pollution generated in Tehran has not yet been observed spreading over a wider region.
Experts warn that fires in oil reserves can significantly increase carbon emissions, which may raise temperatures in the upper atmosphere. Higher atmospheric temperatures can increase the air’s capacity to hold moisture, potentially influencing rainfall patterns in surrounding regions in the future.
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The department added that polluted particles and gases could still reach the western parts of Pakistan through westerly winds originating from Iran. If this occurs, it may temporarily affect air quality in western areas of the country.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has also forecast a rain and thunderstorm system in the upper parts of Pakistan from March 9 to 12, as westerly winds are expected to enter the western regions from Sunday evening.
Intermittent rainfall is likely in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, while cloudy weather is also expected in Islamabad, Murree, Galiyat, and the Potohar region from March 9 to 11.
The expected rains may reduce daytime temperatures in the upper areas by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, providing temporary relief from rising temperatures. However, authorities have warned of a possible risk of landslides in mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir, advising tourists and travelers to remain cautious during the forecast period.
