The problem of water scarcity in Iran has taken on an acute form — many rivers and reservoirs have dried up, and 80% of the country's water storage facilities are almost empty, writes Bild. The environmental situation in the country creates the risk of a humanitarian disaster, forcing the government to search for emergency solutions.
According to official data, water supply restrictions have been imposed in Tehran and another 50 major cities. In some areas, water outages last up to 48 hours. This has caused serious dissatisfaction among the population, and many people are forced to move north to the Caspian Sea region. President Masud Pezeshkian, for the first time, openly mentioned the possibility of relocating the capital: "There is truly no water in Tehran," he said.
The government is discussing unconventional ways to counter the crisis: shortening the working week, switching to remote work, and even temporarily closing Tehran (suspending the activity of schools, universities, and institutions). The cabinet spokesperson called the situation a “national problem” and stressed the risk of it turning into a humanitarian disaster.
Experts emphasize that the main reasons for the crisis are years of ongoing drought and mismanagement of water resources, particularly the government’s prioritization of funding armed groups over solving environmental problems.
Ecologists and the public are closely watching with concern how the water crisis in the country will develop and what specific measures will be taken to resolve it. For Iran, this problem may worsen further and have a serious impact on the lives of the population.
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