Water Shortage in Kermanshah Villages

A 70% decline in surface water resources of Kermanshah Province, which is the main source of drinking water supply to rural areas, has caused serious shortage of water in several villages, managing director of the provincial Water and Wastewater Company said.
“With a decrease of 190 mm of rainfall in the current water year [started September 2020] compared to the previous year, Kermanshah Province had the highest decline in precipitation among all provinces of the country and is therefore facing serious problems regarding drinking water supply,” IRNA also quoted Alireza Kakavand as saying.
“According to Iran Meteorological Organization, the drought in Kermanshah is unprecedented in the last 50 years. Currently, water is supplied to 170 villages in the western province through mobile tankers,” he said, adding that the number would surpass 300 in the summer if the problem is not addressed.