A severe water crisis has struck Tehran, the capital of Iran, prompting authorities to warn residents about possible evacuation if conditions do not improve soon. President Masoud Pershkyan has cautioned that without rainfall in the coming days, the city could face a catastrophic shortage of water.
According to officials, Tehran’s main reservoirs hold only two weeks of water supply, raising alarm across the country. The government is preparing to implement strict water rationing by late November or early December to manage the crisis.
Experts link the worsening situation to a 40% drop in rainfall nationwide this year, along with rising temperatures and years of water mismanagement. Many regions in Iran have long faced drought-like conditions, but this is one of the most critical shortages in decades.
Authorities are urging citizens to conserve water and prepare for emergency measures, including potential relocation from the most affected areas. Rescue and disaster management teams have been placed on alert as the government monitors the situation closely.
Environmental analysts warn that unless immediate action is taken to manage Iran’s water resources, the crisis could spread to other major cities as well.
The unfolding situation in Tehran underscores the growing impact of climate change and poor resource planning on countries already struggling with water scarcity.
For now, Tehran’s residents await rainfall, their last hope before the capital faces an unprecedented humanitarian and environmental emergency.
