Iranians asked to limit water use as temperatures hit 50C and reservoirs are depleted

Heatwave hits water, electricity supplies across much of Iran

TEHRAN — A severe heatwave sweeping Iran has disrupted water and electricity supplies in much of the country, with reservoir levels falling to their lowest in a century, state media said Tuesday.

Iranians asked to limit water use as temperatures hit 50C and reservoirs are depleted

Public holiday announced in Tehran as government tries to grapple with deepening water crisisIranian authorities have asked people to limit water consumption amid severe heatwaves and a water crisis across the country.Iran is experiencing its hottest week of the year, according to the national meteorological service, with temperatures exceeding 50C in some areas. Continue reading...