Iran: Water outage planned in Ahvaz March 16-17

Event

The Ahvaz Water and Sewerage Company has announced that a planned water outage will occur in Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, March 16-17 due to repair works. Residents may experience lingering disruptions, such as low-pressure supply, through early March 18.

Some business disruptions are possible in the affected areas, especially at companies that rely heavily on municipal water to maintain operations.

Advice

Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Pressure and quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.