Record-Breaking Heat in Iran Triggers Closures of State Institutions and Banks

Record-Breaking Heat in Iran Triggers Closures of State Institutions and Banks

  • 06 Aug, 12:08
  • Iran

Iran is grappling with a record-breaking heatwave that has forced authorities to close government institutions and banks across Tehran and 15 provinces.

The decision aims to address critical water shortages and the strain on the country’s power grid, The Caspian Post reports per Tajik media.

Private companies, medical institutions, and certain bank branches will remain operational despite the closures.

The ongoing heatwave, which began in mid-July, is expected to persist for at least another five days. Southern regions have been hit hardest, with temperatures in Abadan surpassing 50°C (122°F) on August 3.

Similar precautionary measures were taken during the summers of 2023, 2024, and recently in July 2025.

Iran’s electricity generation currently stands at approximately 62,000 megawatts per hour, while peak demand can surge to 80,000 megawatts. To cope with this gap, authorities have implemented scheduled power outages, cutting electricity for 2 to 4 hours every other day.

These rolling blackouts sparked protests outside the headquarters of Tavanir state energy company in Tehran.

Many industrial enterprises endure power cuts up to four days a week, causing production to fall to levels last seen during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Media reports further highlight that Iran is experiencing its most severe drought in decades, exacerbating the current crisis.

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Iran is grappling with a record-breaking heatwave that has forced authorities to close government institutions and banks across Tehran and 15 provinces.