Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Tehran Faces Day Zero as Drought Drains Reservoirs

12/6/2025

35 5 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Tehran faces a potential Day Zero as taps may run dry.
  • The city has endured six years of drought.
  • Autumn rainfall is 89% below average this year.
  • Reservoirs sit at 8–10% capacity across the city.
  • President Masoud Pezeshkian warns that rain must return or rationing or evacuation may be necessary.