Water releases from the Mosul Dam into the Tigris River have been reduced after a decline in water inflows coming from Turkey, according to informed sources.
The sources said the amount of water being released from the dam has dropped from 1,000 cubic meters per second to 750 cubic meters per second. The decision was made by the committee responsible for managing water releases and maintaining balance within the river basin.
According to the sources, the reduction was necessary because water entering Iraq from Turkey has decreased in recent weeks. Officials are trying to manage available water resources carefully while preserving reserves for future needs.
Despite the lower releases from Mosul Dam, the Tigris River basin is still holding several billion cubic meters of water, giving authorities some flexibility in managing supplies.
The sources also noted that there is currently excess water being released from the Samarra Dam into the Tharthar Depression. This area serves as one of Iraq’s most important strategic water reserves and plays a key role in supporting the Tigris basin, especially during periods of drought and water shortages.
Officials continue to monitor water levels and inflows closely as Iraq faces ongoing challenges related to water resources and declining river flows from neighboring countries. Dam reduces Dam reduces
