Iran is facing an unprecedented water crisis as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures above 50°C, depleting reservoirs to their lowest levels in a century.
Authorities have declared public holidays, closed government offices, and urged citizens to drastically reduce water usage in an effort to conserve dwindling resources. Widespread power and water outages have sparked protests in cities like Sabzevar, with citizens expressing anger over chronic shortages and government mismanagement. The crisis is compounded by years of drought, poor infrastructure, and alleged corruption, leaving millions at risk of further hardship.
Officials warn that without immediate action, Iran could soon face a complete water shortage with no viable solutions.
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