Iran Warns of Possible Water Shortages in Tehran as Reservoir Levels Plummet

Iran Warns of Possible Water Shortages in Tehran as Reservoir Levels Plummet
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Iranian President Masoud Bazkiaan warned Thursday of potential water shortages in Tehran if consumption is not reduced, according to state news agency IRNA. During a visit to Zanjan, Bazkiaan cautioned that dam reserves supplying the capital could run dry by October without immediate action.

Official data shows Tehran’s reservoirs are at just 20% of capacity, while the national average stands at 44%. The Tehran Water Supply Company reported current levels are the lowest in a century. Authorities have urged residents to install water tanks amid ongoing supply disruptions affecting many households.