Iran is experiencing an unprecedented water crisis, which has not been seen for more than six decades. Experts warn that Tehran, one of the world’s most populous cities, is only a few days away from running out of water.
The capital city has gone without rain for over 200 days, and its main water sources are in a “dire situation”.
Some Tehranis have told SBS News their taps are unpredictable and water anxiety in the city has peaked, likening the situation to “almost a kind of water famine”.
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