IranWire:

The governor of East Azerbaijan province has warned that Tabriz will have only 75 days of water left if current conditions persist.

Bahram Sarmast said water reserves at Bukan Dam have dropped to one-third of their capacity, while 55 percent of the city’s drinking water comes from the Zarineh River line, creating serious supply issues for Tabriz.

Meanwhile, the manager of Karaj Dam, which supplies water and electricity to Tehran, warned that its power plant may shut down within two weeks as water levels continue to fall, although it remains operational for now.

Iran’s worsening water and electricity crisis has triggered protests across several cities, with residents saying the situation is far more severe than portrayed in the media.

Locals say the crisis is disrupting daily life amid intense summer heat.

Videos on social media showed residents of Khomam, in Gilan province, gathering outside the governor’s office on Tuesday to protest ongoing water and electricity cuts.

Protesters chanted, “Water, electricity, life are our undeniable rights,” demanding urgent government action.

Similar protests were reported last week in Sabzevar, in northeastern Iran, where residents gathered outside the governor’s office over power outages.

Citizens continue to voice frustration over the lack of drinking water and prolonged blackouts during the summer heat.

Local business owners have also reported disruptions to economic activity.

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