[custom_adv] The Zayandeh starts in the Zard-Kuh subrange of the Zagros Mountains in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. It flows 400 kilometres (249 mi) eastward before ending in the Gavkhouni swamp, a seasonal salt lake, southeast of Isfahan city. [custom_adv] The Zayandeh used to have significant flow all year long, unlike many rivers which are seasonal, but today runs dry due to water extraction before reaching the city of Esfahan. [custom_adv] In the early 2010s, the lower reaches of the river dried out completely after several years of seasonal dry-outs. Zayandeh Rud water gave life to the people of central mainly in Isfahan and Yazd provinces. Before the drying-out, water diverted per person was 240 litres [custom_adv] Zayandeh Rud, which passes under the historical sio-seh-pol bridge is one of the icons of the city and a tourist attraction. However, in recent years the river has been drying during the summer months creating a grim picture. [custom_adv] The Zayandeh Rud is spanned by many historical Safavid era bridges, and flows through many parks. Zayandeh Rud normally has significant flow all year long, unlike many rivers which are seasonal. [custom_adv] After eight months of dryness, water once again started flowing in Zayandeh Rud river in Isfahan on Monday, and this brought happiness to the residents of the city who had gathered by the river to celebrate the occasion. [custom_adv] The Zayandeh starts in the Zard-Kuh subrange of the Zagros Mountains in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. It flows 400 kilometres (249 mi) eastward before ending in the Gavkhouni swamp, a seasonal salt lake, southeast of Isfahan city. [custom_adv] The Zayandeh Rud is spanned by many historical Safavid era bridges, and flows through many parks. Zayandeh Rud normally has significant flow all year long, unlike many rivers which are seasonal. [custom_adv] The Zayandeh used to have significant flow all year long, unlike many rivers which are seasonal, but today runs dry due to water extraction before reaching the city of Esfahan.
