Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences
‚The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning Tuesday about toxic pollutants in the air after the Saturday strikes on four oil storage facilities and an oil production transfer centre sparked pillars of flames and thick, black clouds that later produced black, oily rain.
Residents in the city of 10 million reported having trouble breathing and said they experienced dizziness and burning sensations as the rain, mixed with chemicals from burning oil, fell from the sky.
The UN health agency says it has received multiple reports of black rain since the attacks, which came just over a week into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, and supports Iran's advisory urging people to remain indoors.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned that the rain can cause serious lung damage and chemical burns to the skin…..‘
