Iran water crisis compounds power outages in Tehran
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Iran is facing water and power shortages during the summer heat. With low dam levels and routine electricity cuts, the pressure is mounting on the government to address the problem.
Breakdown
- Tehran's main dams have only 12% of water reserves left, raising concerns about supply. 16s
- Iran's average annual precipitation is about one-third of the global average. 25s
- Agriculture uses 80-90% of Iran's water, prompting calls for governance reform. 53s
- The government is using rolling blackouts and public holidays to manage power shortages. 1m 15s
- Businesses face daily power outages, worsening economic challenges for many Iranians. 1m 50s