Iraq’s water reserves recover to 34 billion cubic meters after historic lows
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s water reserves have risen to 34 billion cubic meters after falling to 5 billion at…
Minister: more water has helped Iraq’s ecosystems, but full recovery still distant
BAGHDAD — Increased rainfall and water releases have brought partial improvements to Iraq’s natural ecosystems and marshlands this…
Rainfall increases by 3.8% compared to long-term
TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the new water year, September 23, 2025, till May 21, the country…
Heavy rains trigger collapse near Iraq’s longest bridge – Shafaq News
2026-05-23T12:31:53+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Diyala Authorities in Iraq’s Diyala province recorded a…
Wheat production falls by 50%+ in Iraq’s Diyala – Shafaq News
2026-05-20T15:59:31+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Diyala Wheat production in Iraq’s Diyala has dropped…
Rainfall, restoration projects replenish many wetlands
TEHRAN – Recent heavy rainfall, along with restoration projects, has increased water flow into many wetlands, including Shimbar,…
Iraq’s southern marshes revive after years of extreme drought
2026-05-07T22:23:27+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Dhi Qar/ Maysan Water levels are rising again…
Tehran faces the specter of drought; a water official warns of a “unique and dangerous” situation in the capital
Harsh scenarios for reducing consumption Habibi revealed alarming figures, explaining that nearly 43% of Tehran province’s total water…
Iraq faces permanent drought risks despite seasonal rainfall
2026-04-28T10:15:12+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s recent rainy season lifted water levels…
Iraq’s Diyala dam resort regains visitors after rainfall boost
2026-04-03T18:25:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Diyala Al-Sudour Dam resort in Diyala, northern Iraq,…
Rainfall drives higher inflows to Iraq’s Tigris, Euphrates
2026-04-03T15:01:47+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq recorded an increase in inflows to…