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Iran's Drought Crisis: 60-Year Low Sparks Water Rationing

11/11/2025

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Iran faces its worst drought in 60 years, prompting water rationing in Tehran.
Major dams are at about 5% capacity, underscoring the drought’s severity.
President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of possible evacuations if conditions do not improve.
Mismanagement, including excessive dam construction and illegal well drilling, has worsened the crisis.
Experts say modernization of agricultural water practices and improving inter-agency coordination will help, though sanctions hinder progress.

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Iran faces its worst drought in 60 years, prompting water rationing in Tehran.
Major dams are at about 5% capacity, underscoring the drought’s severity.
President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of possible evacuations if conditions do not improve.
Mismanagement, including excessive dam construction and illegal well drilling, has worsened the crisis.
Experts say modernization of agricultural water practices and improving inter-agency coordination will help, though sanctions hinder progress.