[94556] Water crisis imminent: Water storage data in Iranian dams raises concern

Update on the water economy situation in Iran

According to reports updated as of June 22, 2026, there is high alertness regarding the state of water reservoirs in Iran. The آخرین خبر channel published official data according to which, as of June 30, the average filling rate of the country's central dams stands at only 66%.

At the same time, the situation in certain provinces is raising growing concern. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), which serves as the official propaganda arm of the Iranian government, reported that "the state of the dams supplying water to Khorasan Razavi remains critical". The CEO of the regional water company stated that these are "sensitive and water-scarce days" for water and agricultural infrastructure, particularly for the metropolis of the city of Mashhad.

The data presented highlights the cumulative shortage and concern among regional authorities regarding the ability to supply water for drinking and agricultural needs, as the reports paint a picture of an ongoing crisis in the management of national water resources.