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Iran's Water Crisis: Dams Depleted, Reforms Needed Urgently
11/7/2025
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Story summary
- Iran faces a severe water crisis as the Karaj Dam could run out of water in 15 days.
- The Karaj Dam currently holds only 7% of its capacity.
- Twenty-two other dams are similarly depleted.
- Water inflow has fallen 39% this year due to mismanagement and corruption.
- Rainfall is down 75% versus long-term averages, increasing the risk Iran will face water bankruptcy unless reforms occur.
