Iranians must limit water use in 50 degree Celsius heat

Iranian authorities have asked people to limit water consumption amid a heat wave that has exceeded 50 degrees Celsius and a water crisis across the country.

According to the Guardian on July 22, Iran's National Meteorological Organization said the country is experiencing its hottest week of the year, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.

The city of Shabankareh in southwestern Iran recorded a temperature of 52.8 degrees Celsius over the weekend, likely the highest temperature of the year so far, according to meteorologist Maximiliano Herrera.

A temperature of 51.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in the southwestern border town of Abadan on July 17, and 50.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in nearby Ahwaz on July 21.

A taxi driver tries to cool off as temperatures soar in Tehran. Photo: EPA.

In addition to the extreme heat, the country is facing a serious water crisis as drought has lasted for the past five years and rainfall this year has been even lower.

Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi earlier announced that water import negotiations are underway with Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Iran is known to have hundreds of dams built from the 1950s onwards, but drought has significantly reduced production, and infrastructure problems and heatwaves have led to power outages across the country.

Over the weekend, Iranian government spokesman Fatemeh Mohajerani declared July 23 a holiday in the capital region due to the prolonged heat wave.

"Due to the prolonged heat wave and the need to save electricity and water, July 23 has been declared a holiday in Tehran," an Iranian government spokesman wrote on X.

Heatwave disrupts life in Iran. Photo: Getty.

Hussain Hassan, in his 50s, said the weather in Tehran was so hot and sunny that he could not walk in direct sunlight.

"I feel like my skin is about to get sunburned, and I need to shower twice a day to cool down. Luckily, where I live, there is no water crisis," said Mr. Hassan.

He added that in some areas of Tehran, authorities have cut water supplies to control the crisis.

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