Rainfall Restores Water Levels in Dhi Qar and Dikeya Marshes

Recent rainfall and increased water inflows from neighboring countries have revitalized the Abu Zerk marshes in Dhi Qar and the Dalmic marshes in Dikeya, reversing the effects of prolonged drought. Water levels in the Abu Zerk marshes have seen a significant recovery, with water flow rising to 18 cubic meters per second after years of near-total depletion. The restoration of the ecosystem has prompted many displaced residents to return to their ancestral lands, sparking a revival in local fishing, tourism, and water buffalo farming. Similarly, the Dalmic marshes have seen vast areas submerged for the first time in years, partially restoring the region's natural ecological balance.