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Iran Faces Evacuation as Drought Hits Record Low

11/13/2025

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Tehran may need to be evacuated if drought persists.
Iran endures a sixth year of drought with record-low rainfall and 19 major dams near depletion.
Experts attribute the crisis to decades of mismanagement, excessive water use in low-yield agriculture, and outdated infrastructure.
Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi announced imminent water rationing amid rising criticism and calls for sustainable management and infrastructure investment.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Tehran may need to be evacuated if drought persists.
Iran endures a sixth year of drought with record-low rainfall and 19 major dams near depletion.
Experts attribute the crisis to decades of mismanagement, excessive water use in low-yield agriculture, and outdated infrastructure.
Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi announced imminent water rationing amid rising criticism and calls for sustainable management and infrastructure investment.