Iraq increases Dibis Dam water releases to replenish Tigris River

Heavy rainfall in recent weeks has offered a boon to water reservoirs in Iraq, which has long been afflicted by drought and the effects of climate change.

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Iraq-Turkey water deal to take effect in coming days: Official

Torhan al-Mufti, the Iraqi prime minister's advisor for regional water affairs, said in a statement that implementation will begin once procedural steps are finalized in the coming days and that Turkey has already increased Iraq’s share of water from both the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

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Work on major Dukan-Sulaimani water project underway

The project is expected to address Sulaimani’s water shortages for the next 30 years.

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Expert warns Shatt al-Arab salinity crisis worsening as Basra residents protest

The Shatt al-Arab waterway in southern Iraq has changed "from a freshwater river to a marine river" as a result of increased salinity levels, according to an environmental expert, posing stark consequences for water supply in the region.

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Iraq says new water deal with Turkey marks a ‘turning point’ in fighting drought

Upstream damming by Turkey has long worsened Iraq's recurrent water woes.

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Second phase of Erbil water relief project nearly completed: Official 

The project seeks to provide round-the-clock clean water to all of Erbil for the next 30 years.

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Iraqi ministry hails Kurdistan Region’s water treatment projects

"The projects undertaken by the Kurdistan Regional Government in the field of water treatment are of paramount importance. These projects have a direct and positive impact on all Iraqi provinces, contributing to improved water quality and enhanced national water security," Iraqi water resources ministry spokesperson Khaled Shamal told The New Region.

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Iraq, Turkey to build dams, treatment facilities under new MoU: Iraqi FM

Iraqi authorities routinely blame upstream Turkey for withholding water releases. Around 90 percent of Iraq’s water sources originate from Turkey.

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Iraq facing ‘worst drought season’ since its establishment: MP

An Iraqi lawmaker warned Monday that the country is facing its worst drought on record, with water reserves at dams dropping to about 4 billion cubic meters. He called for urgent action as the government signed a new water-management document with Turkey.

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