Iran Shuts Down Amid Historic Water Crisis and Scorching Heatwave

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

Authorities have declared public holidays and shut down government offices in Tehran and several provinces to conserve water and electricity. The crisis has led to widespread power and water outages, sparking protests in cities like Sabzevar. Officials are urging citizens to drastically reduce water consumption and are even negotiating water imports from neighboring countries.

The situation is exacerbated by years of mismanagement, drought, and climate change, fueling public anger and distrust toward the government.