Air pollution and traffic congestion in Tehran

Tehran with more than 14 million people population during day time, suffers from severe massive traffic congestion [1][2] in rush hours.

Air pollution in Tehran
The left image shows Tehran in a day-off during Norouz vacations while the right is Tehran in a busy working day.

Tehran is also rated as one of the most polluted cities in the globe. Parts of the city are often covered by smog especially in winter time, causing widespread pulmonary illnesses. It is estimated that about 27 people die each day from pollution-related diseases.[3]

See also

References
  1. "HOVs to ease traffic congestion, air pollution in Tehran". Tehran Times. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  2. Jozi, Alireza (8 May 2016). "Startups That Could Help Tehran's Traffic Congestion". TechRasa. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  3. Har Ruz 27 Tehrāni be Dalile Āludegiye Hawā mimirand. September 18, 2006
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