EghtesadOnline: Projects are underway in two northwestern provinces of East Azarbaijan and Ardabil to help alleviate water shortage in the region.

EghtesadOnline: The daily water deficit in Zahedan, capital of Sistan-Baluchestan Province, is about 100,000 cubic meters, managing director of the provincial Water and Wastewater Company said.

EghtesadOnline: Water shortage in Khoy County in West Azarbaijan Province has intensified with the depletion of groundwater aquifers, digging new wells and delays in building dams on rivers.

EghtesadOnline: Restrictions will be imposed on rice cultivation in Iranian provinces other than the two northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran.

EghtesadOnline: Iran will face widespread water shortage sooner-than-expected if water price is not adjusted, Energy Minister Reza Ardekanian said on Friday.

EghtesadOnline: By ignoring the fact that the country's ominous water crisis is rooted in weak diplomatic relations with neighboring states, namely Afghanistan and Iraq, some still think dam construction is crucial to tackle water shortage .

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s ministries of ICT and energy have signed a joint plan of action to exploit information and communication technologies to address the dire water shortage and widespread electricity outages that in recent weeks have disrupted life and business in the sweltering summer heat.