Global News Podcast Water shortages could force evacuation of Iranian capital
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Nov 9, 2025 
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Drought Plus Mismanagement Threatens Tehran
- Tehran faces a multi-year drought compounded by chronic water mismanagement and climate change.
- Experts warn one heavy rainfall won't fix depleted reservoirs and systemic overextraction.
Prepare For Scheduled Water Rationing
- Prepare for scheduled cuts as Tehran begins rationing water and reservoirs fall.
- Households should secure alternative water storage and plan for reduced daily supply.
Tehran Residents Told To Fit Water Tanks
- Omid Kazani recounts officials urging households to install water tanks amid 'catastrophic' rationing warnings.
- He describes neighbourhoods already experiencing multi-hour daily water cuts and fears conditions will worsen.
