Present Water Crises in Iraq and Its Human and Environmental Implications
Nadhir Al-Ansari1, Nasrat Adamo2
1Geotechnical Engineering, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden
2Consultant Engineer, Norrköping, Sweden
Abstract
Iraq is facing a serious water shortage problem now, which has not been experienced
before. This is because of the reduction of flow of the Euphrates and
Tigris Rivers which is due to the implementation of hydrological projects
within the upstream part of the catchment and climate change. Mismanagement
of water resources within Iraq made the problem graver. It is believed
that serious discussion with all riparian countries to reach an agreement to
share the water of the two rivers and their tributaries is desperately needed. In
addition, a prudent scientific strategy should be implemented and put into
practice to overcome this problem in Iraq. In addition, the key positions
within the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources should be given to people having
real experience in the water resources sector to ensure discreet and prudent
management of the problem.
Keywords
Euphrates, Tigris, Climate Change, Water Shortage, Iraq
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