Iranian capital faces water rationing and evacuations if it doesn’t rain soon, president warns
Iran’s president has warned that the capital is facing an unprecedented water and energy crisis as reservoirs have plunged to historic lows, threatening supplies of drinking water and electricity generation. … The city has entered its sixth consecutive year of drought, with some dams at less than 10% of capacity. Officials say that in the east of Tehran, the Latyan Dam — one of five key reservoirs — is only about 9% full. … Experts say the link between water availability and electricity generation has become increasingly evident, as hydropower output drops and thermal plants struggle with cooling shortages.
