INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- Stefan Priesner, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran, has said the country has the possible to broadly deal with
natural catastrophes and the United Nations is willing to record these valuable experiences.In case of natural disasters, the United Nations
is ready to provide services by forming an irreversible working group with representatives of the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
the National Disaster Management Organization, IRNA priced estimate Priesner as saying on Wednesday.The United Nations will use all its
power and capability to help Iran to deal with natural threats by increasing functional performance and improving safety in specialized
He made the remarks in a meeting with Mohammad-Hassan Nami, the head of the National Disaster Management Organization, suggesting that the
two sides should convene every three months for additional coordination.For his part, Nami said all nations have a sense of philanthropism
and generosity, but they will deal with sanctions if they wish to supply assistance
So, this issue needs to be resolved.In June, Priesner stated the United Nations will use all its power and capability to help Iran to deal
with natural hazards by increasing operational performance and enhancing security in specialized locations
Expressing the desirable capabilities of Iran in dealing with natural threats, he said that we will do whatever to assist Iran
In this regard, we can increase operational efficiency and enhance safety in the sector to boost cooperation
The Iranian plateau, with its location in between two large areas of water along with the crossway of the Eurasian plateau and Saudi Arabia,
has actually always been exposed to various natural hazards and disasters.According to UN surveys this year, the main natural catastrophes
noted for Iran are dry spell, floods, and earthquakes
Subsidence is likewise a phenomenon that has actually become one of the consequences of drought along with the previously mentioned three
challenges.Earthquake, as one of the main natural obstacles, periodically ends up being uninvited visitor of Iranian homes
On the other hand, the existence of important rivers and water reservoirs in the country has actually likewise increased flood risk.Land
subsidence, a progressive settling or unexpected sinking of the Earths surface due to subsurface motion of earth products is primarily
brought on by aquifer-system compaction, drain, and decay of natural soils, underground mining, oil and gas extraction, hydro compaction,
natural compaction, sinkholes, and defrosting permafrost
Iran is greatly impacted by the phenomena, as 29 provinces of the nation are affected.MG
