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Tehran Faces Imminent Water Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed

8/1/2025

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Tehran is on the brink of a catastrophic water crisis, with "day zero" looming just weeks away. Years of mismanagement, coupled with climate change and relentless drought, have drained key reservoirs. As authorities cut water pressure, households suffer. Experts urgently call for reforms to avert a disaster that could jeopardize the city's very survival.

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Tehran is on the brink of a catastrophic water crisis, with "day zero" looming just weeks away. Years of mismanagement, coupled with climate change and relentless drought, have drained key reservoirs. As authorities cut water pressure, households suffer. Experts urgently call for reforms to avert a disaster that could jeopardize the city's very survival.