Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that the capital city of Tehran may face evacuation due to an escalating water shortage crisis. In a televised address, Pezeshkian emphasized that if significant rainfall does not occur by the end of the year, the city will be forced to implement water rationing measures. He further cautioned that continued drought conditions could lead to the complete depletion of water reserves, necessitating the evacuation of Tehran’s 10 million residents. The announcement comes as Iran grapples with one of its most severe droughts in decades, exacerbated by a 40% decline in precipitation compared to the 57-year average. Tehran, a sprawling megacity, is particularly vulnerable, with its main reservoir reportedly holding only two weeks’ worth of water. Recent conservation efforts, including water supply cuts in several neighborhoods and public holidays declared to save water and energy, have failed to mitigate the crisis. Authorities have urged citizens to reduce water consumption by 20% to stabilize the situation until the anticipated winter rains. The dire circumstances underscore the urgent need for long-term solutions to address Iran’s water scarcity challenges.