Iran is experiencing its hottest week on record, with temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius, causing a major water crisis.
This extreme heat has led to critically low reservoir levels, the lowest in a century, forcing Tehran to declare a public holiday to conserve resources.
Years of mismanagement and climate change impacts have significantly contributed to the worsening water scarcity in the region.
Authorities are pleading with citizens to strictly reduce water consumption by at least 20 percent to avoid further disruptions.
