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Iraq Halts Crop Cultivation Amid Severe Water Shortage
Israa Farhan Iraq will suspend all crop cultivation starting in September due to an escalating water crisis, according to the country's Minister of Water Resources, Aoun Diab Abdullah. The minister described 2025 as one of the most challenging years in Iraq's history in terms of water scarcity, citing a sharp and ongoing decline in water inflows from neighboring countries. Speaking to the state-run Al-Sabah newspaper, Abdullah stated that Iraq's agricultural sector will be halted entirely next month because of insufficient water availability. However, he noted that climate forecasts indicate a potential shift, with expected rainfall in October and a drop in temperatures during September, which could help reduce evaporation rates. Water reserves in Iraq's main dams and reservoirs, including Mosul, Darbandikhan, Dokan, Tharthar, Haditha, and Hamrin, have dropped below 8 billion cubic meters, a critically low figure given the country's agricultural and domestic needs. The minister highlighted that Turkey's water management policies have played a major role in this decline. The flow of the Euphrates River into Iraq has been reduced by more than half compared to historical averages, due to upstream dam operations and water retention in Turkey. He also noted that new Turkish dams on the tributaries of the Tigris and Euphrates are further restricting Iraq's share of cross-border water. Currently, water releases from Turkey to the Syrian border measure approximately 350 cubic meters per second. However, by the time the flow reaches Iraq's Haditha Dam, it falls below 200 cubic meters per second. As for the Tigris River, Turkish releases currently stand at around 200 cubic meters per second. The suspension of agriculture in September will result in the cancellation of wheat cultivation for the upcoming season. This follows two consecutive years in which Iraq had achieved self-sufficiency, producing over five million tons of wheat annually. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Iraqi News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
resources Ministry reveal the contents of its 5th BIWC from May 24 to 26
Baghdad-INA The Ministry of Water Resources revealed today, Friday, the details of its fifth Baghdad international water conference (BIWC) scheduled from May 24 to 26. "under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and under the supervision of Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab Abdullah, the Ministry of Water Resources is organizing its5th BIWC, which will host the eleventh conference on precision irrigation of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage from May 24 to 26 of this year,' The ministry stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) . The head of the scientific and technical committee for the conference, Hatim Hamid Hussein, stated in the statement that "the conference witnesses wide participation from local and international political figures, international organizations, and civil society organizations, in addition to Iraqi ministries, experts, and academics in the fields of water resource management and climate change," indicating that "the conference aims to highlight the challenges facing the water sector and propose practical solutions to overcome it." He explained that "the ministry is set to launch the initiative 'Protection of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers' during the conference, in collaboration with government agencies, international organizations, and civil society organizations several memoranda of understanding will also be signed with local and international technical and scientific entities to implement strategic projects, he pointed out that "the conference will also address issues related to marshlands, and the role of women and youth in water resource management, in addition to holding specialized workshops with the participation of the Supreme Council for Youth and local and international research centers."
Iraqi News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq and Serbia discuss cooperation in water resources and sustainable project implementation
Baghdad-INA Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab Abdullah discussed with Serbian Ambassador to Iraq Branislav Zezeij on Wednesday ways to enhance joint cooperation in the field of water resources and the implementation of sustainable projects. The Ministry of Water Resources said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): that "Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab Abdullah received Serbian Ambassador to Iraq Branislav Zezeij to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in the field of water resources and the implementation of sustainable projects using the latest technologies and innovations." "The meeting aimed to strengthen the partnership between Iraq and Serbia in the fields of water management, modern irrigation, addressing water challenges, and developing infrastructure. Opportunities to benefit from Serbian expertise in implementing projects that rely on advanced technology to improve the efficiency of water resource use were discussed." According to the statement, the Minister of Water Resources emphasized "the importance of international cooperation to address water challenges," noting "Iraq's desire to benefit from the successful experiences of friendly countries, including Serbia, in the field of water basin management and smart irrigation technologies." "Aoun extended an invitation to the Serbian ambassador to attend the Fifth Baghdad International Water Conference, which will host the 11th Irrigation and DrainageConference of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage from May 24 to 26 of this year." For his part, the Serbian ambassador expressed his country's "readiness to support Iraq in developing the water sector and providing technical and training expertise to enhance national capabilities in this vital field."
Shafaq News
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Marshlands migration halted: Stability returns to Southern Iraq
Shafaq News/ After years of displacement, migration from the southern marshlands of Iraq has come to a halt, Iraqi Water Resources Minister Aoun Diab Abdullah confirmed on Sunday. Speaking at a joint press conference with Agriculture Minister Abbas Jabir al-Maliki and Najaf Governor Youssef Kanawi, Abdullah highlighted the broader challenges Iraq faces in managing its water resources. "We are dealing with a major challenge, as our surface water inflows are decreasing while demand continues to rise due to rapid population growth," he said. "Balancing these pressures requires a high level of management and coordination among all relevant authorities." Despite previous waves of migration, Abdullah emphasized that communities in the southern marshlands are now showing signs of resilience. "We have observed a sense of stability and a growing ability among these communities to improve their production, which is a positive development," he added. Iraq is among the five countries most affected by climate change, according to the United Nations. Baghdad has repeatedly criticized neighbouring Turkey and Iran for constructing dams that have significantly reduced the flow of rivers into its territory.
