The Iranian capital is experiencing a drastic decline in water supply due to an unprecedented drought that has lasted five years and has been worsened by decades of ineffective management. Recent reports indicate that water levels at the Amir Kabir dam, a critical source for Tehran's water supply, have dropped to historic lows. As a result, many reservoirs have shrunk significantly, causing severe water pressure drops, leaving residents without water for hours.
**Water Crisis Looms Over Tehran as Supplies Dwindle**

**Water Crisis Looms Over Tehran as Supplies Dwindle**
Tehran faces an impending water shortage exacerbated by a severe drought and systemic mismanagement, risking extinction of water supplies in mere weeks.
With extreme temperatures soaring, a recent high of 149 degrees Fahrenheit highlights the climatic challenges adding strain to the already impacted resources. The country is in the midst of a broader energy crisis, leading to rolling power cuts. In the wake of conflicts with Israel and the United States, the populace is now also grappling with fundamental water shortages.
Government officials have urgently warned that the taps could run dry imminently unless drastic measures are enacted to conserve water. President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated the gravity of the situation, calling for rapid actions to prevent an irreversible crisis. The public has been urged to minimize their water usage, reflecting the serious implications of the unfolding water crisis for the city and its inhabitants, who are left to contend with the anxiety of uncertain living conditions.
Government officials have urgently warned that the taps could run dry imminently unless drastic measures are enacted to conserve water. President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated the gravity of the situation, calling for rapid actions to prevent an irreversible crisis. The public has been urged to minimize their water usage, reflecting the serious implications of the unfolding water crisis for the city and its inhabitants, who are left to contend with the anxiety of uncertain living conditions.