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 in Tehran and several provinces, closing government offices and businesses to conserve water and electricity. Widespread power and water outages have sparked protests, with citizens expressing anger over chronic shortages and government mismanagement. Officials warn that if current trends continue, the country could soon face a complete water shortage, with no viable solutions in sight.
The crisis is exacerbated by years of drought, poor infrastructure, and allegations of corruption and resource mismanagement.
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