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.