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Severe Flooding Hits Iran Amid Ongoing Water Crisis

11/18/2025

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Heavy rainfall on November 17 caused floods in Iran amid a drought-driven water crisis.
Iranian meteorological organization warned of flooding in six provinces and rain in 18 of 31 provinces.
Reservoirs remain critically low, with rainfall 85% below average, threatening Tehran’s water supply.
Authorities began cloud seeding over the weekend, but experts say it is temporary and insufficient.
Mismanagement and climate change worsen the crisis, raising concerns about Tehran’s habitability.

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Heavy rainfall on November 17 caused floods in Iran amid a drought-driven water crisis.
Iranian meteorological organization warned of flooding in six provinces and rain in 18 of 31 provinces.
Reservoirs remain critically low, with rainfall 85% below average, threatening Tehran’s water supply.
Authorities began cloud seeding over the weekend, but experts say it is temporary and insufficient.
Mismanagement and climate change worsen the crisis, raising concerns about Tehran’s habitability.