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Water Company: The Reservoirs of Five Dams Supplying Water to Tehran Have Dropped to Less Than Half Compared to Last Year

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

The water storage in five dams supplying Tehran's drinking water has significantly decreased to 165 million cubic meters, down from 369 million cubic meters last year. This alarming reduction highlights a severe water shortage crisis in the region.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Tehran's water crisis highlights urgent environmental and governance issues that could have far-reaching implications.

👥 Key Players

Rama Habibi MENTIONED
Deputy for Protection and Exploitation of the Tehran Regional Water Company
"He is responsible for managing water resources in Tehran, a critical issue given the city's reliance on these reservoirs for drinking water."

📰 What Happened

The water storage levels in five key dams supplying drinking water to Tehran have dropped dramatically to 165 million cubic meters, a significant decline from 369 million cubic meters last year, indicating a severe water shortage crisis.

  • Current water storage is about one-third of the normal annual volume.
  • The decrease compared to the long-term average is 335 million cubic meters.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This water shortage poses a significant threat to public health, agriculture, and overall stability in Iran, which is already facing economic challenges.
🌍 Regional: Water scarcity in Iran could lead to increased regional tensions, particularly with neighboring countries over shared water resources.
🌐 International: The situation may draw international attention to Iran's environmental policies and governance, potentially affecting diplomatic relations.

📚 Background

Iran has been facing severe water shortages due to a combination of climate change, over-extraction of water resources, and mismanagement, impacting both urban and rural areas.

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📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a statement from a government official, this information may reflect the official stance but could also downplay the severity of the crisis.

Rama Habibi, the Deputy for Protection and Exploitation of the Tehran Regional Water Company, stated: "Currently, the total water storage in the five dams supplying drinking water to Tehran is 165 million cubic meters, while this figure was 369 million cubic meters during the same period last year." He added: "Compared to the long-term average, which is 500 million cubic meters, we have a decrease of 335 million cubic meters, and the volume currently in these dams is about one-third of the normal annual water volume."

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Translation confidence: 85%

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