Iranian Energy Minister warns of severe water crisis in Tehran

The Iranian capital, Tehran, is experiencing a worsening water crisis that threatens the daily lives of its residents, amid unprecedented rainfall and damage to the aging water network. The Iranian Energy Minister warned of the potential for the situation to deteriorate further in the coming period, urging citizens to conserve water and take precautionary measures to cope with the shortage.

8 November, 2025 18:34

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Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi warned today of a worsening water crisis in Tehran, noting that the country's water network is over 100 years old and suffers from damage sustained during the 12-day war with Israel, in addition to the scarcity of rainfall.

He explained in a press conference that reducing water pressure in the capital has contributed to saving approximately 15 cubic meters per second, equivalent to more than five times the amount of water transferred from the Taleghan Dam northwest of Tehran.

Aliabadi urged residents to install home water tanks and conserve water, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency.

The warning comes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated yesterday that Tehran could face the possibility of evacuating its residents if rain does not fall before the end of the current year.

Iran is generally experiencing a sharp decline in rainfall, but the crisis is concentrated in the capital, home to more than 10 million people. The reduced rainfall and dwindling reservoir levels have led to one of the worst droughts in decades, accompanied by frequent water outages across the city.

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