Tehran – Since Thursday night, relief teams have provided rescue services to more than 4,000 people affected by the snowstorm in 15 states, officials from the crisis management organization said.
Rescuers quote Hossain Zafari as saying by moving 2,500 individuals trapped in a snowstorm to safe locations and providing emergency shelters.
Temperatures are expected to drop between 8 and 12 degrees in most parts of the country in the coming days.
According to a report from the Iranian Red Crescent Association (IRCS), the rescue teams rescue in 15 states including East Azarbaijan, West Azarbaijan, Adevil, Isfahan, Ilam, Kazbin, Kamansha, Kordestan, Lorestan, Chaharmal-Baktia and Mazandaran According to the IRCS website that provides the service, since February 6th, Markazi, Hamedan and Semnan Provinces have reported.
The rescue team has so far carried out 108 rescue missions, saving 2,649 individuals affected by the snow and pulling 960 vehicles from the heavy snow, IRCS website quotes Babak Mahmudi .
They provided emergency shelters, groceries and basic goods to 857, 364 and 111 people, respectively, officials added.
IRCS is the top organization
In September 2024, Faisal Mahboob, project manager of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Associations (IFRC), praised the capabilities of Iran’s Red Crescent Association as unresolved.
Officials said they were truly impressed with the capabilities and wide range of activities that IRCS has implemented.
“The League of Nations will support the work of the Red Crescent Association in Iran and launch a new phase of cooperation with the association,” Mahboob added.
In May 2024, IRCS Head Pir-Hossein Kolivand said that IRCS was one of five prominent societies around the world thanks to its broad range of activities and both national and international activities. He said it was recognized.
Referring to health, treatment and rehabilitation as part of the IRCS activity, Kolivand said IRCS hospitals, pharmacies and clinics meet the medical and treatment needs of thousands of citizens every day.
International IRCS medical centers have a good reputation all over the world. As a humanitarian organisation, the IRC is trying to alleviate the suffering of those involved in accidents, emergencies and conflicts.
“Today, collaboration with knowledge-based companies will bring advances in the manufacturing of orthotics, prosthetics, prosthetics and new drugs, and there are also plans to expand cooperation in rescue and relief efforts,” officials said. states.
According to a report released by IFRC on the most important outcomes of the Iranian Red Crescent Association between January and December 2023, the IRC will continue to address the impacts of climate change, program adaptability and preparation efforts caused by the climate crisis. I’m here. .
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