Iran ordered government offices and banks across much of the country to close on Wednesday as surging summer temperatures and a worsening water crisis strain the power grid. The state television announcement on Tuesday is the second this summer. 

Iran hopes to ease electricity and water demand. As temperatures across Tehran exceeded 40°C, authorities urged residents to avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours and conserve water and energy. Iran produces some 62,000 megawatts of electric energy per hour at its peak but needs about 80,000 megawatts to meet its needs.

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