Iran Shuts Down Amid Historic Water Crisis and Scorching Heatwave

Iran is facing an unprecedented water crisis as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures above 50°C, causing reservoirs to reach their lowest levels in a century.

Authorities have declared public holidays, closed government offices, and urged citizens to drastically reduce water and electricity usage in Tehran and other provinces. The crisis has triggered widespread power and water outages, sparking protests in cities like Sabzevar. Officials warn that continued mismanagement and climate change could soon make water rationing nationwide and leave the country with no viable solutions.

Public anger is mounting as the government struggles to address the environmental and infrastructure collapse.