Heatwave causes water shortages in Iran as temps top 50C
Summary
Iran is facing severe water shortages amid a major heatwave, with temperatures reaching over 50 degrees Celsius in some areas. Authorities have urged the public to conserve water and electricity, and a public holiday was declared in Tehran province due to the extreme heat. Water storage is at critical levels, and some areas have experienced significant water supply reductions.Key Facts
- Iran is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in some areas.
- Tehran province will have a public holiday on Wednesday because of the heatwave.
- The temperature in Tehran reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) on Sunday and is expected to go up to 41 degrees Celsius (106 Fahrenheit) on Monday.
- Water shortages are blamed on mismanagement, overuse of underground resources, and climate change.
- Tehran's water reservoirs are at their lowest in a century after years of low rainfall.
- People in several provinces have been asked to reduce water usage by at least 20 percent.
- Some parts of the capital have experienced water cuts lasting between 12 and 18 hours.
- The Energy Minister apologized for the reduced water supplies, saying it's to manage resources better.
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