Weather forecasters" No "acid-toxic rain" in Armenia

ArmInfo.The Center for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring of the RA Ministry of Environment has  officially debunked reports claiming that acid-toxic rain has entered the country from Iran.

"In connection with the dissemination of media reports of acid-toxic  rain, we inform you that the Center for Hydrometeorology and  Monitoring of the Ministry of Environment is conducting high-quality  monitoring of atmospheric precipitation at the Amberd observation  station. Based on the results of the study of the composition of  atmospheric precipitation  on March 7-8, no changes in the acidity,  anionic, or cationic composition of the precipitation were observed,"  the statement reads.

Southern cyclones entering the Republic of Armenia are observed  primarily from regions of Iraq, not Iran; such cyclones from Iran   are extremely rare.

"We also note that for the next 10 days, air currents are  moving  from west to east in Iran, meaning air masses are moving from Iran to  Turkmenistan. The Center for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring is  constantly monitoring atmospheric phenomena, and the public will be  informed if any changes occur. We strongly urge the public to follow  only official information provided by the Center," the statement  concluded.