As part of government measures implemented to address the acute water crisis affecting Tehran and worsening daily, the country has closed public toilets according to information reported by media outlets Didban Iran and Shargh. The news outlet Didban Iran criticized the government for denying residents “a basic need” by cutting off this service.
The administration of the Iranian capital has not yet commented on the reports, but eyewitnesses confirm that many public toilets, including those at metro stations, have already closed. There are approximately 20,000 public toilets in the greater Tehran area, according to estimates.
Tehran water crisis: Public toilets closed as city shutdown looms
The energy and water crisis in Iran has evolved into a serious problem for citizens. In many Tehran neighborhoods and at least 50 other cities, water supply is cut off for up to 48 hours, while prolonged power outages make air conditioning impossible despite temperatures reaching 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. These difficulties significantly impact Iranians’ daily lives, increasing concerns about coping with extreme weather conditions.
It’s almost impossible to live under such conditions, say many of the 15 million residents of the Iranian capital in their social media posts.
Other measures the government under President Masoud Pezeshkian is considering include reducing the work week from five to four days or even ordering a one-week “shutdown” of the capital to save electricity and water.
However, fears about the economic impact of these plans mean they have not been implemented yet.
President Pezeshkian describes the situation as a “natural disaster” that could worsen in the coming weeks as reservoirs have nearly emptied.
