Water releases from Mosul Dam into the Tigris River have been reduced to 500 cubic meters per second, according to an informed source.
The source said the release rate was previously 650 cubic meters per second but has now been lowered by 150 cubic meters per second. The new level is expected to remain unchanged for the next several days.
According to the source, the reduction comes after a decline in water inflows from Turkey, which has affected the amount of water reaching Iraq.
The decision is part of ongoing efforts to balance incoming water supplies, preserve available reserves, and meet the needs of areas that depend on the Tigris River.
Officials are closely monitoring water levels to ensure that existing reserves are managed efficiently during a period of lower inflows.
The source also warned that the reduced releases will likely cause a noticeable drop in water levels along the Tigris River in the coming hours and days.
The development highlights the continuing challenges Iraq faces in managing its water resources, particularly as water flows from neighboring countries fluctuate and demand remains high across the country.
