Hundreds of Tehran residents gathered at the Emamzadeh Saleh mosque on Friday, praying for rain as Iran struggles through one of the worst droughts in decades. This year, the capital has recorded its lowest rainfall in a century, while half of the country’s provinces have gone months without precipitation.
To cope with the crisis, authorities have started periodic water supply cuts to Tehran’s 10-million-strong population to reduce consumption. The city, located on the southern slopes of the Alborz mountains, usually benefits from autumn rains and winter snowfall, but the mountains remain unusually dry.
Tehran consumes around three million cubic meters of water daily. President Masoud Pezeshkian recently warned that without rain before winter, the city could face severe challenges, though officials later clarified he was emphasizing the seriousness of the situation rather than announcing an evacuation plan.
Of the five major dams supplying the capital, one has already dried up, while another holds less than 8% of its capacity. Nationwide, precipitation has dropped dramatically, reaching just 152 millimeters this year—a 40% decline compared to the 57-year average.
The drought continues to put pressure on both residents and local authorities, highlighting the urgent need for water management and conservation measures.
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