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Qaladiza

Crisis on the Little Zab River: A Water Shortage Threatens Northern Iraq

2024-09-10 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Little Zab River, a vital resource for the town of Qaladiza, has lost 80% of its flow due to climate change and Iran's Kolsa dam. As a result, agriculture and water access in northern Iraq are under severe threat.

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