Mashhad, Iran: A severe environmental and water crisis has gripped Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest and historically significant city, where critical water reserves supplying the metropolis have plummeted to less than 3 percent. This alarming scarcity poses a major threat to millions of residents and highlights the urgent need for intervention by authorities.
According to the Iranian news agency, Hossein, the Chief Executive of the city’s water supply company, confirmed these deeply worrying statistics. He stated, “The water storage in the city’s dams has now fallen below 3 percent, ushering us into a new and challenging period.”
The head of the utility further emphasized that managing and conserving water in Mashhad has transitioned from a mere suggestion to an absolute necessity. The dramatic depletion of water reserves in a densely populated city like Mashhad not only impacts daily life but also threatens crucial sectors such as agriculture and industry.
Years of persistent drought and the escalating effects of climate change across Iran have compounded this crisis. Experts warn that unless emergency and sustainable water management plans are swiftly implemented, Mashhad and other parts of the country face the prospect of severe drinking water shortages in the near future. The situation compels both officials and citizens to collaborate closely to safeguard their vital water resources.
