US EditionIran Weighs Shutdown Measure of Tehran's Institutions for Water Conservation
TEHRAN, IRAN, JUL 31 – Tehran's reservoirs are at just 14% capacity amid five years of drought and mismanagement, forcing authorities to cut water pressure for 80% of households, officials said.
- Iran faces extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 52.8°C in some areas, and record-low water supplies as the country struggles with a five-year drought and the impacts of climate change.
- Residents in Tehran experience reduced water pressure, with water unable to flow above the second floor of buildings, prompting officials to declare a public holiday to encourage lower consumption.
- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of severe water shortages by September if excessive consumption continues, stating that urgent action is needed to manage the crisis.
- Experts warn that 'day zero', when taps in Tehran may stop running, could occur within weeks if urgent action isn't taken, highlighting chronic issues in resource management.
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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian warned Thursday, July 31st that the dams feeding Tehran could dry up in the coming months if water consumption was not reduced. He said that reserves could be depleted by October - the first month of autumn in the Persian calendar, when schools reopen - as demand increases before the rainy season begins.
A brutal drought is hitting Iran. The water pressure has already been cut, and the government is now trying to get people to leave the capital by ordering public holidays.
Iran’s Pezeshkian says country is on brink of dire water crisis
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned against excessive water consumption which he said was untenable for the country and could leave Tehran facing severe shortages by September, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. Faced with resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurrent electricity, gas and water shortages during peak demand months. "In Tehran, if we cannot manage and people do not cooperate in con…
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The water crisis in Iran has been intensifying for days. The end of the summer heat is not in sight.
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