Rain returned to Tehran this week for the first time in months, briefly breaking the city’s long dry spell. But despite the welcome showers, Iran’s deepening water crisis persists, leaving ordinary residents facing pressure cuts, unannounced outages, and early-stage rationing.

Officials warn that the country’s reservoirs, aquifers, and hydropower systems remain under severe strain after the driest period in more than half a century, raising concerns about daily water access for households, farms, and businesses alike.

Newsweek reached out to Iran's Foreign Ministry via email for comment.

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Iran is under growing pressure after months of exceptionally low rainfall left reservoirs depleted and major dams operating far below capacity. Officials warn that without substantial

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