{"id":329367,"date":"2025-03-10T15:26:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=329367"},"modified":"2025-03-10T15:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:26:58","slug":"water-crisis-in-iran-sparks-concern-over-future-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/economy\/water-crisis-in-iran-sparks-concern-over-future-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Crisis in Iran Sparks Concern Over Future Stability"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A dam in Khuzestan Province, southern Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Iran\u2019s worsening water crisis continues to raise concerns among officials, experts, and citizens alike. With 57% of the country\u2019s dams<\/a> nearly empty and increasing land subsidence in Tehran, the crisis poses serious risks to infrastructure, agriculture, and daily life. The situation has led to growing frustration among the public, as government mismanagement and environmental factors exacerbate water shortages.<\/p>\n

Mehdi Pirhadi, a Tehran City Council member, recently disclosed that a classified letter<\/a> had been sent to the heads of Iran\u2019s three branches of government, warning about severe land subsidence in the capital. Tehran, home to over 15 million people, is experiencing 31 centimeters of annual land subsidence, a rate that could lead to significant structural risks over time.<\/p>\n

Pirhadi highlighted the potential consequences: “If subsidence continues at this pace, infrastructure\u2014including roads, buildings, and underground utilities\u2014could face serious challenges.” Experts warn that further neglect could lead to increasing repair costs and disruptions to key services.<\/p>\n

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#Iran<\/a>\u2019s Water Crisis and Social Consequenceshttps:\/\/t.co\/OwzuVf1nx1<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) August 11, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n