The megacity of Tehran, with over 10 million residents, is facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe due to a critical shortage of drinking water. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and high-ranking officials warn that water supplies could run out within two weeks. The situation has reached a critical point at the main reservoirs that supply the city, threatening the evacuation of the capital. This information was reported by the publication 'Glavkom' citing Anadolu Ajansı.
The Amir-Kabir Dam, one of Tehran's key reservoirs, holds only 8% of its full capacity, which is just 14 million cubic meters of water, compared to last year when there were 86 million cubic meters. The lack of precipitation, especially in spring and summer, has caused a sharp decline in both surface and groundwater levels. The megacity relies on five main dams: Lar, Mamlu, Amir-Kabir, Taleghan, and Latyān.
Tehran is at risk of a humanitarian catastrophe due to a critical water shortage in the city's main reservoirs. The main dams have too low water levels, threatening the water supply to the city, which is why the authorities are already warning of a possible evacuation of the capital.