Jordan Atomic Energy Commission: Distribution of potassium iodide tablets if radiation exceeds the permissible limit in Jordan.

Written By سنان خلف on 2025/06/22

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - Chairman of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission, Dr. Khaled Toukan, said that plans to deal with any radiation leak resulting from the targeting of the Dimona reactor include distributing potassium iodide tablets to residents of specific areas to prevent the absorption of radioactive iodine gas and protect the thyroid gland.

In a statement to Ain Radio, Touqan confirmed that specialized teams are currently meeting at the Crisis Management Center, and that plans are in place for immediate response in the event of a radioactive incident . He emphasized that the potential impact on Jordan would be limited.

He explained that the Kingdom has an early warning system, along with thirty monitoring stations spread across various regions that operate automatically and monitor air, soil, and water. There are also stations near Jordan's nuclear reactor to ensure the absence of any hazards.

He pointed out that targeting fortified Israeli nuclear facilities could lead to the formation of a contaminated cloud, but its impact would be limited and would likely only reach the desert south of the kingdom, without affecting cities or population centers.

Touqan explained that there are specialized teams capable of purifying soil and water, models to track the path of the radioactive cloud , and plans to estimate doses and conduct a comprehensive environmental survey in the event of any leak.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


Browse on the official website



A scorching air mass is positioned east of the Kingdom and is slowly moving west. Will it deepen significantly, causing a heat wave in the coming days?Rare thunderstorms in late June... What happened in 2012 and could it happen again?Forty degrees Celsius is expected in the Jordan Valley and Aqaba on Wednesday, and normal summer weather is expected in the rest of the regions.How does negative news rob you of your peace of mind?Qatar: Closes its airspace and temporarily suspends air traffic in the country's airspaceJordan: Temperatures to rise over the weekend, exceeding 40°C in these areas.Jordan/Tuesday: A slight rise in temperatures and normal summer weather in various regions.Top 10 Foods to Have in Your Home During a Radioactive Leak or Nuclear WarAn official report reveals developments in radiation monitoring in Jordan.