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2022-11-14 16:55
By Faranak Bakhtiari
A million wells that depleted water resources
TEHRAN – Considering the current situation of water scarcity, the experts’ warnings of two decades ago about the occurrence of a water crisis have come to pass and there is no way to solve it except with the help of universities and scientific institutions.
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2022/07/02
By Faranak Bakhtiari
One step to water crisis
TEHRAN – If a country has more than 1,700 cubic meters of water per person per year, there is no water shortage, but the upward trend of rainfall shortage surpassed the standard rate and if it declines more, we are one step away from a water crisis.
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2022-02-19 18:10
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Water stress pushing reptiles, amphibians to extinction
TEHRAN – Drought, reduced precipitation, and rainfall fluctuations have endangered the lives of living organisms, especially reptiles and amphibians that are vulnerable to water and temperature changes.
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2021-07-21 15:39
Seasonal torrential rains alleviate water stress in Iran
TEHRAN - Heavy rainfalls since the start of summer have helped reduce water stress in the country, increasing the national average precipitation by three percent.
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2021-07-05 16:28
By Sadeq Lavasani
Thirsty Iran faced with scorching summer
Iran is ranked among the world’s arid countries with its annual precipitation levels at about one-third of the global average. But this year, significantly lower rainfall means the country is experiencing one of its driest years, if not the driest, in several decades.
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2021-05-19 17:20
By M.A. Saki
If our hearts beat for Iran, we must cherish water
Water scarcity and low precipitation are not important still for a considerable segment of the Iranian population, particularly the farmers and those who live in urban areas.
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2021-05-18 18:42
National campaign to ease water stress in 4 provinces
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will launch a campaign for the fourth time to solicit public donations to ease water stress in four drought-ridden provinces of the country.