Extreme Water Shortages
Tehran's five main reservoirs are currently at just 8-13% of their capacity, and some, like Lar Dam, are almost empty.youtubewikipedia+1
The Amir Kabir Dam, a major supplier, sits at 8% capacity, while overall, key reservoirs have less than half of their normal water volume.wikipedia+2
Water pressure reductions and nighttime cuts are reported across much of the city, and authorities are urging residents to drastically cut usage.rferl+2
Causes of the Crisis
The crisis is driven by a combination of factors:
Prolonged and historic drought (five to six consecutive dry years).dw+2
Dramatic drops in rainfall—about 42% below average for 2024-25.bbc+1
Over-extraction of groundwater and depletion of aquifers, with the ground in Tehran sinking several millimeters per year due to subsidence.ncr-iran+1
Decades of mismanagement, over-allocation for agriculture, excessive dam construction, and failure to update infrastructure.iranfocus+3
Official Responses and Risks
The Iranian president and energy officials have openly discussed the possibility of having to evacuate parts of Tehran if the water situation worsens further.rferl+1
Some authorities suggest that unless significant rains arrive soon and consumption is cut, the city faces "water bankruptcy"—where the supply simply no longer meets basic needs.water.fanack+1
Immediate government actions include rationing, public conservation campaigns, and pressure cuts, but there is little indication of a quick solution.ncr-iran+1
Broader Impacts
Similar crises are affecting other major Iranian cities, with more than 20 large dams nationwide at less than 5% capacity.iranfocus+2
The crisis has led to deteriorating water quality, especially in poorer neighborhoods, and increased risk of public unrest and political instability.jpost+1
Long-term outlooks are bleak, with experts warning about the need for radical changes in policy, infrastructure, and agricultural practices if Iran is to avoid catastrophic depopulation of the country’s core urban areas.iranintl+2
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