Tehran Faces Water Crisis; Day Zero Looms | JQJO

Tehran, Iran, faces a severe water crisis, potentially reaching "day zero" within weeks due to dwindling reservoirs and record drought. Authorities are implementing water restrictions, including reduced pressure affecting 80% of households, and considering a week-long public holiday to lessen demand. Experts attribute the crisis to decades of mismanagement, inefficient water use, and climate change, highlighting the need for systemic reforms beyond temporary solutions like water transfer projects. The situation is exacerbated by Iran's water-intensive agriculture and existing political and economic challenges.