Special Report: Water Crisis in Iran – A Harsh Autumn Ahead

 Special Report: Water Crisis in Iran – A Harsh Autumn Ahead

🔹 According to Eisa Bozorgzadeh, spokesperson for Iran’s water industry, the water crisis in the country persists. Forecasts indicate that autumn 2025 will experience below-normal rainfall, with central, eastern, and southern regions being the most affected.

🔸 Over the past two decades, Iran has faced decreasing rainfall, excessive groundwater extraction, and climate change. The consequences include declining groundwater levels, drying wetlands, soil degradation, and increased water stress in both urban and rural areas.

📊 Key Facts:

More than 300 plains in the country are in critical or restricted conditions.

Average annual rainfall in Iran is around 250 mm, about one-third of the global average.

Over 90% of water resources are used for agriculture, which generally has low efficiency.

🔹 Implications: Potential water rationing in cities, reduced agricultural output, rising food prices, worsening droughts, and increased dust storms.

🔸 Solutions: Implement smart water management, crop pattern reform, reduced groundwater extraction, and modern irrigation technologies. Public awareness and water-saving practices are essential.

📌 Summary: Iran is facing a harsh autumn, and without urgent reforms in water resource management, the crisis could become a serious threat to both human life and the environment.

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