Heatwave causes water shortages in Iran as temps top 50C
Briefly

Tehran's reservoirs are at their lowest in a century due to prolonged heat and drought conditions, with authorities urging water consumption reduction. Iran faces its hottest week, with temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius, worsening water shortages. A public holiday has been declared in Tehran province to conserve water and electricity. Significant reductions in water supplies have resulted in service outages in the capital, with the provincial water management company calling for at least a 20% reduction in usage to mitigate the crisis.
Reservoirs of the dams supplying water to Tehran are currently at their lowest level in a century, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit water consumption.
Iran is experiencing its hottest week of the year, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some areas, intensifying the water crisis.
Tehran province will observe a public holiday on Wednesday to cope with the ongoing heatwave and the necessity of conserving water and electricity.
Tehran's provincial water management company called for a reduction in water usage by at least 20 percent to alleviate shortages amid a severe heatwave.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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