Aqaba, Nov. 11 (Petra) — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) has confirmed that no ammonia or toxic gas leak occurred in the southern industrial zone, following public concern over unusual air quality readings earlier Tuesday.

Dr. Nidal Al-Aouran, ASEZA’s Commissioner for Environment and Public Safety, dismissed rumors of a chemical leak, explaining that the spike recorded by air quality stations was simply the result of increased dust in the atmosphere.

“The monitoring data shows a rise in dust levels, not in gas concentrations. There is absolutely no evidence of any ammonia or other gas leakage,” Dr. Al-Aouran said.

He noted that air quality monitoring in the southern industrial area operates 24/7, with real-time data reviewed by ASEZA’s environmental safety teams to ensure public protection and transparency.

Dr. Al-Aouran added that reported breathing difficulties among some individuals were linked to airborne dust, not gas exposure. “The environmental situation in the area is normal, and there is no threat to public safety,” he stressed.

//Petra// RZ
11/11/2025 11:11:08