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55 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

More than 11 million Iranians have migrated to megacity suburbs due to the depletion of groundwater resources over the past 50 years.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • See the impact of water mismanagement in Iran.
  • Find out why 11 million Iranians moved to suburbs.
  • Meet farmers facing water shortages in Iran.

Did You Know

  • Farmers in Iran overuse millions of cubic meters of water each year.
  • Over 11 million Iranians have migrated to megacity suburbs due to water issues.
  • Groundwater resources in Iran have been rapidly depleting for 50 years.
  • Land subsidence is a significant consequence of groundwater depletion in Iran.

Perfect For

Water conservationIranian environmental issuesMigration studies
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main source of water for Iranian people?

Iranian people's water requirements mostly depend on groundwater.

How many Iranians have migrated to suburbs of megacities due to water issues?

More than 11 million Iranians have migrated to suburbs of megacities.

What environmental issue is caused by overusing groundwater in Iran?

Overusing groundwater has led to land subsidence in Iran.

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