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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tehran, November 25 (Xinhua) — Iranian authorities will close schools and universities in the capital Tehran for two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, and allow remote work due to air pollution.
The Interior Ministry's Air Pollution Emergency Coordination Task Force decided on Monday to transition all educational institutions in Tehran, with the exception of the Firouzkoh district, to distance learning, the official IRNA news agency reported. Employees of public and private institutions, with the exception of those in rescue, medical, emergency, military, and law enforcement agencies, are permitted to work from home.
IRNA reports that a limited number of bank branches will operate.
Traffic restrictions will be in effect from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Private vehicles are prohibited from entering certain areas of the city, which has a population of approximately 9 million.
A ban on freight traffic was also imposed, with the exception of vehicles carrying perishable goods or fuel. Sand and gravel quarries and cement plants were ordered to suspend operations.
On Monday, the air quality index in Tehran exceeded 170, which is considered unhealthy for all people.
Air quality in Tehran typically deteriorates during the colder months, especially when there is little wind or rain. Temperature inversion is the main cause of pollution accumulation, and emissions from older vehicles and some factories are major contributors. –0–
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