Tehran is nearing a catastrophic water crisis, with hopes pinned on the Taleqan Dam, but it will run out by October
August 10, 2025142 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In an unprecedented warning about the magnitude of the crisis threatening the daily lives of millions of residents, Iranian authorities announced the escalation of the water crisis in the capital, Tehran, confirming that the city could face a complete water shortage by next October.
According to Mohammad Taqi Hossein Sadegh, the official spokesperson for the water authority in Tehran, many areas in the capital have experienced water cuts for 48 hours, raising concerns about the worsening of the problem. Sadegh told the ISNA news agency: "It is no longer just a matter of scarcity; we may completely lose water in the near future."
In an attempt to alleviate the crisis, the government is relying on the water from the Taleqan Dam, located in the northwest of the capital, but Sadegh warned that this water will only last until October, putting Tehran at risk of a real water disaster.
In this context, Iranian President Masoud Bezhakian warned of the possibility of the dams supplying the capital drying up, cautioning that the dams could completely dry out if consumption continues to rise without regulation. Bezhakian added: "If we cannot manage the situation effectively and rationalize water consumption, there will be no water left in our dams."
Authorities are urging citizens to stop wasting water and significantly reduce consumption, in a step that may be the last solution to preserve what remains of water resources in the capital.
According to Mohammad Taqi Hossein Sadegh, the official spokesperson for the water authority in Tehran, many areas in the capital have experienced water cuts for 48 hours, raising concerns about the worsening of the problem. Sadegh told the ISNA news agency: "It is no longer just a matter of scarcity; we may completely lose water in the near future."
In an attempt to alleviate the crisis, the government is relying on the water from the Taleqan Dam, located in the northwest of the capital, but Sadegh warned that this water will only last until October, putting Tehran at risk of a real water disaster.
In this context, Iranian President Masoud Bezhakian warned of the possibility of the dams supplying the capital drying up, cautioning that the dams could completely dry out if consumption continues to rise without regulation. Bezhakian added: "If we cannot manage the situation effectively and rationalize water consumption, there will be no water left in our dams."
Authorities are urging citizens to stop wasting water and significantly reduce consumption, in a step that may be the last solution to preserve what remains of water resources in the capital.
