Water Reservoirs In Tehran On Decline

As Iran’s water crisis continues, Tehran’s dams are experiencing massive declines.

According to official government statistics, the volume of reservoirs in five of Tehran's dams has experienced a sharp decrease of 31 million cubic meters.

The semi-official ISNA news agency published a report on Monday attributing the decline to a combination of reduced rainfall in Tehran and the impact of climate change. As a result, the dams in the city are now holding considerably less water than in the previous year.

Out of the five dams under scrutiny, only Amir Kabir dam in Karaj, west of Tehran, stands as an exception, boasting a substantial increase in water volume. The reservoir at Amir Kabir dam currently holds 154 million cubic meters of water, representing a 28% growth compared to the previous year when it contained 125 million cubic meters.

However, the situation is markedly different for other dams in Tehran, as they continue to grapple with declining water levels.

Iran's water shortage problem has reached critical levels, prompting the Minister of Energy to pledge to address water tensions in some Iranian cities. Regrettably, despite this promise, reports indicate that water scarcity has spread to a vast majority of provinces, leaving only seven provinces unaffected.

In an alarming revelation, the Ministry of Energy disclosed that as many as 10,000 villages across Iran are experiencing a shortage of drinking water. Among the worst-hit areas is Kerman province, where 669 villages are facing severe water shortages.