Core Insights - Johannesburg is currently facing a significant water and electricity supply crisis, with some areas experiencing water shortages for over three weeks and prolonged electricity outages [1] Water Supply Issues - The water supply crisis in Johannesburg is attributed to aging infrastructure, equipment failures, and pipeline breaks, leading to some communities being unable to access water for several days [1] - The city government had previously promised to restore water supply within seven days, but the situation remains unresolved [1] Electricity Supply Issues - In addition to water shortages, certain areas in Johannesburg are experiencing electricity supply limitations, with some regions facing continuous power outages [1] - Specifically, in the Houghton area, electricity supply has been interrupted for over 50 hours since the morning of September 18, marking an unprecedented duration of power outage for local residents [1]

中新网8月7日电 据外媒报道，伊朗政府下令，31个省中的16个省的政府办公室和公共机构于6日暂 停办公，以在极端热浪中减少电力消耗。 报道称，据伊朗气象部门预测，这种极端天气将在全国大部分地区持续至少五天，部分地区气温将 达到50℃。 据伊朗媒体报道，伊朗总统佩泽希齐扬近日警告不要过度消耗水资源，称这可能导致伊朗首都在9 月份面临严重缺水。 佩泽希齐扬警告说："在德黑兰，如果我们无法控制用水，人们不配合控制用水，到九月或十月， 水坝里就不会有水了。" 据德黑兰省供水和污水处理公司称，此次热浪还伴随着干旱，首都德黑兰遭遇了60年来的最低降雨 量，严重影响了该市的水资源。 ...