Severe heat advisory issued for Duisburg
In Iran, the capital city of Tehran is grappling with more drastic measures due to the ongoing water crisis and extreme heat. The situation has been worsening, with meteorologists predicting extreme heat stress in the coming days. Authorities are resorting to more drastic measures to combat the crisis.
Amid this, Iran is facing a severe forest fire crisis. At least 32 wildfires have been reported across 11 provinces in early August 2025. These fires have affected forests, rangelands, and farmland, driven primarily by unprecedented summer heat and drought. Key provinces affected include Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Golestan, East Azerbaijan, Fars, Semnan, Gilan, and Kurdistan. Firefighting efforts have improved control, but some fires remain out of control, such as those near Oldfield road and Irishtown.
In addition, there have been at least 50 explosions and fires across 19 provinces since late June, involving various sites including commercial, residential, industrial, military, and public sites. The causes are often cited as accidents or carelessness, though skepticism remains about the explanations based on the timing and locations of these incidents.
The ongoing water crisis and extreme heat are causing problems in Iran. Wetlands and lakes are drying up, land subsidence is accelerating, and water resources are sharply declining. This degradation is having dire consequences for agriculture and ecosystems, exacerbating poverty and food insecurity. Millions of Iranians face limited access to clean water and nutritious food, underscoring a severe water crisis worsened by the extreme heat and drought conditions.
Meanwhile, in Western Turkey, a forest fire has partially closed an airport. Traffic is severely restricted in the affected areas due to the ongoing situation. Gusts of wind pose a threat to further spreading the forest fires. People are being evacuated from the region due to the ongoing forest fires.
For the coming days, amid extreme heat stress in Iran, it is crucial for people to take precautions such as staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat hours, seeking shade or air-conditioned environments, and monitoring vulnerable individuals like the elderly and children. These measures help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.
References:
- Iran Wildfires: At Least 32 Major Fires Burning Across Multiple Provinces
- Iran Fires and Explosions: Suspicions Rise Over Causes
- Iran Wildfires: Efforts to Control Fires Continue Amid Challenges
- Iran's Water Crisis: A Collapsing Environment and Worsening Poverty
- Iran Heatwave: Extreme Temperatures and Heat Stress Precautions
The ongoing water crisis and extreme heat in Iran are causing severe concerns, leading to a surge in environmental-science studies focusing on climate-change impacts. These weather conditions are exacerbating the wildfire crisis, as evidenced by the 32 active wildfires reported across multiple provinces in Iran, posing a threat to forests, rangelands, and farmland.
