Tehran is grappling with an intensifying water crisis as dam reservoirs reach critical lows, according to a senior sanitation official. “Tehran’s reserves in October fell to 258 million cubic meters, 227 million less than last year," he added. Nationally, water reserves have fallen to alarming lows, with Iranian energy officials acknowledging that 19 of the country’s major dams are operating at below 20 percent capacity. Agriculture, which consumes about 80 percent of the country’s water according to government and international environmental assessments, remains highly inefficient, further straining supplies. Experts warn that without sweeping reforms in consumption and water management, Iran risks deeper shortages, environmental collapse, and growing public unrest.