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  • Rainfall increases by 21% compared to previous water year 2024-05-20 15:50

    Rainfall increases by 21% compared to previous water year

    TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2023), till May 18, precipitations have increased by 21 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Metrological Organization.

  • Naqsh-e Rostam: efforts underway to safeguard treasured site 2024-05-05 17:09

    Naqsh-e Rostam: efforts underway to safeguard treasured site

    TEHRAN - Efforts have been initiated to monitor, protect, and restore Naqsh-e Rostam in response to a recent rainfall causing slight damage to the treasured site, announced a relevant official.

  • Long-term rainfall declines by 12% 2024-04-30 15:36

    Rainfall declines by 12% compared to long-term avearge

    TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2023) till April 27, a total of 178.8 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, a 12.8 percent decrease from the long-term average of 205.1 mm, according to Metrological Organization.

  • Rainfall revives Aq-Gol wetland 2024-04-29 17:02

    Rainfall revives Aq-Gol wetland

    Aq-Gol wetland, measuring some 830 hectares in the west-central province of Hamedan, is filled again with water thanks to heavy rainfall over the past months.

  • Rainfall increases by 16% since mid-March yr/yr 2024-04-23 15:12

    Rainfall increases by 16% since mid-March yr/yr

    TEHRAN –According to Metrological Organization, since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20),  the country has experienced an increase of 16 percent in precipitation compared to the same period a year before.

  • Normal rainfall expected for next six weeks 2024-04-16 15:30

    Normal rainfall expected for next six weeks

    TEHRAN – Normal rainfall is expected for the next six weeks, ending on May 26th, all over the country, according to the National Atmospheric Science and Meteorological Research Center.

  • Rainfall drops by over 20% in long term 2024-04-13 15:26

    Rainfall drops by over 20% in long term

    TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2023), the country has received 150.2 mm of rainfall representing a 20.7 percent decrease compared to the long-term average of 189.3 mm, according to Metrological Organization.

  • Normal, above-normal rainfall forecast by mid-May 2024-04-03 15:01

    Normal, above-normal rainfall forecast by mid-May

    TEHRAN –The Meteorological Research Center has predicted an average normal to above-normal rainfall for the country over the six weeks ending May 12.

  • More-than-normal rainfall expected by mid-April 2024-03-24 13:55

    More-than-normal rainfall expected by mid-April

    TEHRAN – Forecasts show that precipitations will be more than normal in the country by the end of the current calendar month (April 19), according to the National Atmospheric Science and Meteorological Research Center.

  • Rainfall declines compared to last year 2024-03-11 14:53

    Rainfall declines compared to last year

    TEHRAN – The amount of rainfall in the country has decreased by 26 and 16 percent, respectively, compared to last year’s long-term average, and the previous water year.

  • 37 historical forts in southeast Iran damaged by heavy rainfall 2024-03-05 17:22

    37 historical forts in southeast Iran damaged by heavy rainfall

    TEHRAN - Heavy rainfall in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province has caused significant damage to 37 historical fortresses and structures, according to a tourism official.

  • Rainfall deficit persists despite increased precipitations 2024-03-04 15:00

    Rainfall deficit persists despite increased precipitations

    TEHRAN –Despite a significant increase in rainfall over the past two weeks, the country is still facing a shortage of rainfall compared to normal conditions, according to the Metrological Organization.

  • West Asia’s water crisis deepens through cloud wars 2024-01-08 14:47

    By Aylin Javadi

    West Asia’s water crisis deepens through cloud wars

    Drought plagues Iran as rainfall wanes

    TEHRAN - Despite earlier projections of abundant rainfall in Iran during autumn, the country has been confronted with severely low precipitation, raising concerns over its impact on water resources and agricultural sectors.

  • Climate change, not regional factors, disrupting rainfall: official 2024-01-03 15:19

    Climate change, not regional factors, disrupting rainfall: official

    TEHRAN – Climate change rather than regional factors is responsible for disrupting rainfall patterns in the country, Darioush Gol-Alizadeh, head of the national center for weather and climate change affiliated with the Department of Environment, has said.

  • Rainfall down by 40% in Lake Urmia basin 2023-12-25 14:52

    Rainfall down by 40% in Lake Urmia basin

    TEHRAN –The amount of precipitation in Lake Urmia basin has decreased by 40 percent in the long term.

  • An interior view shows intricate tilework covering the dome and its load-bearing walls of the Seyyed Mosque in Isfahan. 2023-11-13 16:23

    Urgent restoration starts on Seyyed Mosque, a lesser-known gem of architecture in Isfahan

    TEHRAN – The Qajar-era Seyyed Mosque has undergone urgent restoration work aimed at fixing cracks appearing in its dome and walls.

  • Normal rainfall, more-than-normal temperature forecast for autumn 2023-08-16 15:48

    Normal rainfall, above-normal temperature forecast for autumn

    TEHRAN – The meteorological organization has predicted normal rainfall and more-than-normal temperature for the country in the autumn of this year.

  • Low rainfall creates sources of SDS in north, east: official 2023-07-23 15:48

    Low rainfall creates sources of SDS in north, east: official

    TEHRAN - In recent years, low precipitation in the northern and eastern parts of the country has gradually turned pastures into centers of sand and dust storms, Sadeq Ziaeian, an official with Iran Meteorological Organization, has said.

  • Autumn with normal rainfall forecasted 2023-06-16 16:15

    Autumn with normal rainfall forecasted

    TEHRAN - The national center for drought and crisis management has predicted precipitations in the autumn of this year will be at normal levels.

  • کراپ‌شده - ذالنور 2023-05-19 14:33

    Iran’s water share from Helmand undeniable: MP

    TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has urged the Taliban to respect Iran’s water rights from the Helmand River otherwise they will have many things to lose.

  • Centuries-old cathedral suffers slight damage after torrential rain 2023-02-18 18:06

    Centuries-old cathedral suffers slight damage after torrential rain

    TEHRAN – Parts of the wall of Vank Cathedral, a centuries-old travel destination in Isfahan, have slightly collapsed after torrential rain hit the central Iranian city.

  • Rainfall still 10% below normal level 2023-02-18 17:07

    Rainfall still 10% below normal level

    TEHRAN - Despite the significant rains that occurred in the country during the first two months of winter, the country's average rainfall is still 10 percent less than normal.

  • Locals, travelers joyful as the 'life-giving' river revives 2023-02-15 19:00

    Locals, travelers joyful as the 'life-giving' river revives

    TEHRAN – Hundreds of joyful locals and travelers to Isfahan visited the Zayanderud river on Tuesday after water flowed into it following months of drought.

  • Snowfall blankets most provinces 2022-12-24 22:30

    Snowfall blankets most provinces

    TEHRAN - A lot of snow fell overnight Friday and into Saturday morning in many parts of the country.

  • Iran short of rain by 24% 2022-09-27 19:00

    Iran short of rain by 24%

    TEHRAN – Over the previous water year which began on September 23, 2021, the rainfall decreased by about 24 percent compared to the long-term average, which marked another year of low rainfall for Iran.

  • Rainfall increases by 26% 2022-05-30 17:14

    Rainfall increases by 26%

    TEHRAN – The whole country has received 183.3 mm of rain since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2021), showing a growth of 26 percent compared to the 146 mm of the same period last year.

  • Iran short of rain by 29% 2022-04-18 17:47

    Iran short of rain by 29%

    TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current crop year (September 23, 2021), precipitation has dropped by 29 percent compared to a year ago, Sadeq Ziaeian, director of the national center for drought and crisis management, affiliated with the Meteorological Organization, has said.

  • Rainfall rises by 6% compared to long run 2022-02-20 20:00

    Rainfall rises by 6% compared to long run

    TEHRAN – Since the beginning of winter (December 22, 2021), the amount of rainfall was accompanied by a growth of over 6.1 percent compared to the long-term average, IRNA reported on Saturday.

  • Kerman floods: historical sites affected 2022-01-19 22:00

    Kerman floods: historical sites affected

    TEHRAN – Recent floods in Kerman have inflicted damage to some historical sites across the southern Iranian province. Local authorities have said the flooding has never brought and historical site down to earth but the extent of damage is unclear.

  • Precipitation rises by 86% compared to long run 2022-01-08 19:00

    Precipitation rises by 86% compared to long run

    TEHRAN – Since the beginning of winter (December 22, 2021), the amount of rainfall was accompanied by a growth of over 86 percent compared to the long-term average, IRNA reported on Saturday.