The Governor of Tehran, referring to the continued drought in the province over the past six years, stated that last year and at one point in the year 1403, the water reserves of the five dams supplying drinking water to Tehran dropped to about five percent, leaving 95 percent of the capacity of these dams empty.
ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency). This is a translation of that outlet's own report; it is the outlet's account, not Artesh's finding.
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Tehran Governor: 95% of the Capacity of the Five Water Supply Dams for Tehran Was Empty Last Year
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November 14, 2026
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The Governor of Tehran highlighted the severe drought affecting the province for six years, revealing that water reserves in key dams were critically low, with 95% of their capacity empty. This situation raises concerns about water supply for the capital city.
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