Tehran, the capital of Iran and one of the world’s largest cities, is currently facing a severe environmental crisis. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stark warning during a televised address, cautioning citizens that the city might have to be evacuated if the critical water shortage is not addressed soon.
The President explained the severity of the situation, stating that if sufficient rainfall does not occur in the coming days, Tehran will face an acute water scarcity. Authorities have confirmed the immediate danger, reporting that Tehran’s main reservoirs currently hold only two weeks’ worth of water.
Pezeshkian outlined the emergency measures: “Water rationing will begin in Tehran by late November or early December. If rainfall does not occur even during the rationing period, we may have no option but to evacuate Tehran.”
The crisis is exacerbated by a significant 40% reduction in rainfall recorded in Iran this year, pushing the country into a severe drought. Many Iranian provinces are already dealing with water shortages ranging from 50 to 80 percent. The President’s warning about the potential evacuation of the capital highlights the devastating and immediate threat posed by climate change in the region.
