[58061] Sandstorm and strong winds in Tehran: 17 injured and severe disruptions
[58061] Sandstorm and strong winds in Tehran: 17 injured and severe disruptions
A strong windstorm that struck the capital of Iran caused 17 injuries and damage, as emergency services are operating on the ground to treat the victims.
Strong windstorm in Tehran: 17 injured and widespread disruptions
A strong windstorm and sandstorms struck the capital of Iran, Tehran, last night, causing the injury of 17 people. According to data from the Tehran Emergency Organization, as reported by Iran International, which is affiliated with the exile opposition and frequently criticizes the conduct of the authorities, six of the injured were treated on the spot, while 11 others were evacuated for medical treatment in hospitals.
Additional local sources, including خراسان آنلاین (Khorasan Online), which is affiliated with the Iranian establishment press, as well as the rapid reporting channel حوادث فوری, confirmed the details. According to Khorasan Online, based on reports from the Fars News Agency, the events took place during the evening hours of Tuesday.
According to official data from the Iranian Meteorological Service, as published by Iran International, the storm began near sunset on Tuesday, with winds reaching speeds of 55 km/h accompanied by heavy dust. The emergency services spokesperson noted that the storm continued to affect the capital until late at night, which led to the raising of the alert level for rescue teams.