Iraq's water reserves nearly full
The adviser to the Iraqi Prime Minister for Water Affairs, Tharwan Al-Mufti, confirmed that the water situation in Iraq has significantly improved compared to last year, with reservoir and depression storage increasing to more than seven times their previous levels. The flow of the Euphrates River has exceeded 1,000 cubic meters per second, and most dams are filled to about 80%. Despite this improvement, he warned that the water crisis is not over yet. Climate forecasts indicate the possibility of rainy years followed by periods of drought, which necessitates careful management of water reserves and preparedness for the future. He clarified that Iraq has not signed a historic water agreement with Turkey. Instead, the government is working on a memorandum of understanding to enhance water cooperation, including the construction of dams, land reclamation projects, and developing a plan for understanding with Iran regarding water issues.
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