Iranian authorities have confirmed that the country faces an unprecedented water crisis that is threatening the daily lives of millions of residents.
Warning of an alarming escalation of the crisis in Tehran, authorities said the capital city could face a complete water shortage by 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.
He raised 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.
Iranian President Masoud Bezhakian has also warned of the possibility of the dams supplying the capital drying up.
He cautioned that the dams could completely dry out if consumption continues to rise without regulation.
Bezhakian added: “If we cannot manage the situation effectively and rationalise water consumption, there will be no water left in our dams.”
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