Critical Water Crisis: Tehran's Main Drinking Water Source Nearly Depleted Amid Historic Drought

Nov 03, 2025 02:35 am CST

Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency as the Amir Kabir dam, providing essential drinking water to the megacity of 10 million people, has reached critical levels at just 8% capacity. Officials warn the reservoir could run dry within two weeks amid Iran's worst drought in decades, forcing water rationing and highlighting the severe climate challenges confronting the region.