Kazim Homayoun, former head of Kabul’s Environmental Administration, has warned about the danger of radioactive material leakage from Iran’s nuclear facilities threatening Afghan citizens.
According to him, if contaminated materials have entered the atmosphere, wind currents could carry these materials to western Afghanistan within 35 to 40 hours.
Homayoun emphasized that Herat, Farah, and Nimroz provinces lie directly in the path of these currents, putting their residents at higher risk.
He warned that radioactive materials can enter the body through air, rain, food, and water, potentially causing diseases such as cancer and genetic disorders.
The former environmental official has issued important precautionary recommendations for people, including staying indoors during rainfall, keeping windows closed, thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables, and using filtered masks. These warnings come following reports of attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, although no international organization has yet confirmed any radioactive leakage.
