A historic drought in the country has culminated in a ‘100 percent drop in precipitation’ in the Tehran region.
Tehran is facing an acute water crisis as the Amir Kabir Dam, crucial for the city’s drinking water, holds only 14 million cubic meters, sufficient for just two weeks of supply. The city has experienced unprecedented drought conditions, with rainfall levels dropping dramatically, leading to severe water shortages and supply cuts in neighborhoods. Iranian officials attribute this crisis to climate change and poor resource management, while neighboring Iraq faces a similar humanitarian crisis due to low river levels. The situation underscores the growing challenges of water scarcity in the region.
