There's already water rationing in the city in the Midwest of Iran.

伊朗中西部的这座城市已经实行了配水。

The water rationing comes during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when people enjoy big meals after sunset and water use increases.

定量配给供水的命令在穆斯林斋月期间实施，人们在日落后享用丰盛的晚餐，用水量增加。

In 1976, one of the most prolonged heatwaves in living memory, the hot, dry weather affected domestic water supplies leading to widespread water rationing.

1976 年是人们记忆中持续时间最长的热浪之一，炎热干燥的天气影响了家庭供水，导致普遍实行限水。

" That is why we consider these measures incomplete. Before taking any measures, the citizens must be... made aware of the importance of water rationing, " she said.

“这就是我们认为这些措施不完整的原因。在采取任何措施之前，必须让公民意识到定量配给供水的重要性”。

The head of the water authority in Brazil's largest city Sao Paulo says if a prolonged drought continues the city may have to resort to adjusted water rationing plan.

巴西最大城市圣保罗供水当局负责人称，如果旷日持久的干旱继续下去，该市可能必须调整水定量供给计划了。