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Shafaq News-
Baghdad
Iraq’s Interior
Ministry on Tuesday warned residents in Wasit, Diyala, Al-Anbar, Kirkuk, and
Saladin provinces to stay away from low-lying areas due to the risk of flash
floods.
In a statement, the
ministry confirmed that its security units, civil defense teams, and supporting
agencies are monitoring the situation on the ground and remain on high alert to
respond to any emergencies.
The warning comes
as heavy spring rains affect large parts of Iraq, triggering floods, disrupting
transport routes, and placing pressure on water infrastructure.
Iraq faces its most
severe water crisis in eight decades, with strategic reserves falling to their
lowest levels since the 1940s. More than 70% of Iraq’s water originates outside
its borders, while the Euphrates has lost over 60% of its flow in the past two
decades, and the Tigris continues to shrink, increasing pressure on drinking
supplies, agriculture, and electricity generation.
Read more: Drop by drop: Can Iraq avert a thirsty future?