There are many rumors circulating on the internet regarding the threat of acid rain in Central Asia. However, according to ecologist-analyst Baktybek Saipbaev, the likelihood of such an event occurring in our region is extremely low. In an interview with IA "Kabar," the specialist commented on the risks associated with emissions from burning oil storage facilities and fields in Iran.
“Emissions from burning petroleum products contain heavy particles that settle quickly. If these particles interact with rain clouds, they may fall as precipitation, but such acid rains form over a limited area, usually no more than 100-200 kilometers from the pollution source. Kyrgyzstan, on the other hand, is located about 2000 km from Iran,” he noted.
For harmful impurities to reach our country, the wind must constantly blow in our direction. However, even in such a case, the emergence of an ecological disaster is unlikely, as the concentration of harmful emissions decreases over time.
“It is necessary to monitor the direction of air masses and conduct measurements for a better understanding of the situation. But I can assure you: in the smog that periodically covers Bishkek, we are unlikely to see the influence of pollution from Iran,” added Baktybek Saipbaev.
