Rising Euphrates flows from Syria boost water reserves in Haditha and Habbaniyah

Water inflows passing into the Euphrates River from Syria have registered a notable increase, boosting strategic water reserves in Haditha Dam and Lake Habbaniyah, Ramadi Barrage Project Director Chief Senior Engineer Majid Ibrahim Salman announced on Sunday. Salman explained in press statements that river levels rose significantly after incoming water flows from Syrian territory exceeded one thousand cubic meters per second. He pointed out that current water releases from Haditha Dam heading toward Ramadi Barrage stand at approximately 700 cubic meters per second. He added that technical operations distribute the waters reaching the barrage's upstream between the main river course and directing excess quantities straight into Lake Habbaniyah. The official stated that water flowing down the riverbed secures supply for central and southern governorates, while surplus volumes actively reinforce storage in Lake Habbaniyah. He highlighted that incoming Syrian supplies enhanced storage within Haditha Dam, taking advantage of adequate capacity available in both facilities, which ensures meeting future seasonal consumption needs. Salman stressed that strengthening the water reserve will positively impact the approved agricultural plans in Anbar and other Iraqi provinces, noting that sustained high inflows will allow further replenishment of Haditha Dam and Habbaniyah. He concluded by emphasizing Habbaniyah’s vital role as a strategic reserve during dry periods, where its waters can be channeled via the Dhibban regulator back into the Euphrates to sustain supplies.