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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Present Conditions and Future Challenges of Water Resources Problems in Iraq

  AUTHORS: Nadhir Al-Ansari, Ammar A. Ali, Sven Knutsson

  KEYWORDS: Iraq, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Water Scarcity, Water Resources Management

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Water Resource and Protection, Vol.6 No.12, September 4, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Iraq is part of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region). It greatly relies in its water resources on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Iraq was considered rich in its water resources till 1970s. After that problems due to water scarcity aroused. Recently, it is expected that water shortage problems will be more serious. The supply and demand are predicted to be 43 and 66.8 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM) respectively in 2015, while in 2025 it will be 17.61 and 77BCM respectively. In addition, future prediction suggests that Tigris and Euphrates Rivers will be completely dry in 2040. To overcome this problem, prudent water management plan is to be adopted. It should include Strategic Water Management Vision, development of irrigation techniques, reduction of water losses, use of non-conventional water resources and research and development planning.