Informed sources denied reports on Thursday claiming that a major flood wave had been released from Mosul Dam into the Tigris River basin. They also clarified the actual amount of water currently being released from the dam.
The sources told dinaropinions.com that reports circulating on some websites and social media platforms about water releases exceeding 1,000 cubic meters per second were incorrect. They stressed that no such flood wave had been released.
They explained that the current water releases have remained below 600 cubic meters per second and have continued at the same level for several days without any changes.
However, the sources said water releases could increase in the coming days as the rainy season begins. They explained that more rainwater is expected to flow into Mosul Dam, which has now reached good storage levels, the strongest in several years.
They added that higher water releases are possible, but any decision will depend on the Ministry of Water Resources. The ministry has the sole authority to decide whether water releases into the Tigris River basin should be increased or reduced.