Despite a 220 percent increase in rainfall in the past 11 months, 97 percent of the urban, rural, and nomadic populations of Iran continue to experience drought and water shortage, ISNA (Iranian Students News Agency) reports, citing Sadegh Ziaian, the director of Iran’s Meteorological Department and Draught Management Center.  “Drought is affecting 97 percent of … Continue reading Iran’s Regions Are Hit by Severe Drought, Water Shortage