Tehran water shortage
The Global Water Crisis: How Tehran's Drought Signals a Thirsty Future for Megacities
Dec 15, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Tehran faces potential evacuation due to severe water shortages after five years of drought, highlighting how climate change and poor water management threaten urban centers worldwide. This analysis explores how food self-sufficiency policies, inefficient irrigation, and carbon emissions contribute to water crises in major cities, while suggesting sustainable solutions through improved agricultural imports, infrastructure, and renewable energy transitions.
Iran's Water Crisis: Tehran Faces Potential Evacuation as Reservoirs Near Empty
Dec 02, 2025 06:07 pm CST
Iran is facing its worst drought in 40 years, with Tehran's reservoirs at only 11% capacity. President Pezeshkian warns of water rationing by December and possible evacuation if conditions worsen. Experts blame decades of mismanagement and climate change, with 20 provinces receiving no rainfall since September and approximately 10% of the country's dams effectively dry.