Others remain because they have no practical way to leave or because their jobs require them to stay.
Local residents describe an atmosphere where daily routines—work, school, and shopping—have been replaced by efforts to secure food, water, and basic necessities.
Power outages and shortages
The damage to infrastructure has caused intermittent electricity outages in several districts of Tehran. In some areas, telecommunications services have also been disrupted, making it difficult for people to contact relatives or obtain reliable information.
Food stores and gas stations have seen long lines as residents attempt to stock up on essential supplies. Some supermarkets have limited the number of items customers can buy in order to prevent panic buying.