TEHRAN – A severe water shortage has struck Iran’s capital, Tehran, prompting authorities to warn residents to prepare for possible evacuation as the city faces one of its worst droughts in decades.
According to reports from Iranian state media, water reservoirs supplying the capital have reached critically low levels, while ongoing infrastructure failures and extreme heat have further strained the system. Officials have urged citizens to limit water consumption immediately and prepare emergency supplies.
Environmental experts say years of mismanagement, overuse of groundwater, and climate change have compounded the crisis, leaving Tehran’s 9 million residents vulnerable to acute water scarcity.
Emergency response teams have been placed on high alert, and hospitals and public facilities are being prioritized for limited water distribution. Authorities have not yet announced a timeline for potential evacuation but described the situation as “extremely serious.”
Regional observers warn that the unfolding crisis could spark widespread displacement and social unrest if not contained swiftly.
