Information has emerged on social media in Uzbekistan regarding the formation of "acid clouds" over Iran, which could reach Central Asian countries along with precipitation. However, Uzhydromet stated that these claims lack scientific basis.
Experts from Tashkent explained that acid precipitation occurs as a result of chemical reactions between sulfur and nitrogen oxides with water vapor in clouds. Such processes are primarily observed in industrial areas and near emission sources.
When polluted air is transported over long distances, the concentration of harmful substances significantly decreases due to atmospheric turbulence, vertical mixing, and deposition. Thus, the formation of acid rain thousands of kilometers away from the source is virtually impossible.
Moreover, precipitation is formed from water vapor and aerosols that are directly above a specific area, which also rules out the likelihood of their transport.
According to meteorological data and air quality monitoring, there is no recorded threat of "acid clouds" in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries.
Uzhydromet urged media and social media users to refrain from spreading false information and to rely only on official sources.
It is worth noting that in Tehran, following attacks on oil facilities, there were strong explosions and fires at fuel installations. Thick black smoke clouds arose over the city, and some residents reported unusual precipitation—so-called "black rain," caused by combustion products.
Source: podrobno.uz
