Water releases from Iraq’s Mosul Dam into the Tigris River have increased to their highest level in the past two months, according to an informed source on Thursday.
The source said water releases were raised from 700 cubic meters per second to 800 cubic meters per second, marking the highest discharge rate recorded in two months.
The increase is expected to raise water levels along the Tigris River, particularly in Nineveh and Salah al-Din provinces, extending downstream toward the Samarra Dam.
According to the source, the decision was made under direct instructions from Iraq’s Ministry of Water Resources, which is responsible for determining water release levels from the country’s dams, especially Mosul Dam, one of Iraq’s most important strategic water facilities.
The source added that local authorities have issued warnings to residents living near the riverbanks, prohibiting swimming in affected areas due to the higher water levels and stronger currents.
Officials warned that the increased flow has created potentially dangerous conditions in the river, making swimming and other water activities more risky than usual.
Mosul Dam plays a crucial role in Iraq’s water management system, helping regulate river flows, support agriculture, and meet the country’s water needs. Changes in its release levels can have a significant impact on water conditions across several provinces along the Tigris River.
