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Iran's Zayandeh Rud water cutoff kills thousands of fish, signals worsening water crisis

Iran's Zayandeh Rud Dam sharply reduced output, cutting off water flow downstream and causing mass fish die-off. This reflects escalating water mismanagement and drought stress in central Iran, with potential for regional unrest and agricultural impact.

IranWire2 days agoIRengCredibility 53%View source

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