Iraq faces electricity crisis despite water surplus

Iraq is facing an energy crisis due to a decline in electricity supplies resulting from the cessation of Iranian gas exports and decreased domestic production caused by the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. The Ministry has lost more than 8,000 megawatts of production capacity, while the country needs about 60,000 megawatts; current production does not exceed 20,000 megawatts. However, the Ministry of Water Resources reports that water reserves in the country are in excellent condition, having increased from 5 billion cubic meters last year to approximately 35 billion now, thanks to heavy rains that fell last summer. The ministry faces challenges related to rising temperatures and water overuse but is working to maintain the water reserves to ensure a good upcoming winter season. This effort relies on coordination with neighboring countries to guarantee water supply.

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