[74058] Iraq prepares for a water wave from Syria: No concern for residents

Iraqi Minister of Water Resources: Ready for the water wave from Syria

In reports published today, May 29, 2026, Iraqi Minister of Water Resources, Muthanna al-Tamimi, emphasized that the country is prepared to receive the water wave approaching from the direction of Syria. According to واحد العراق, the minister stated that "there are no concerns for the residents living on the banks of the Euphrates River."

The Iraqi News Agency وكالة الأنباء العراقية (واع) reported that the wave in question is within "natural limits" and that the Haditha Dam is capable of handling the water wave without any alarming effects. The reports were also widely disseminated by other sources such as جريدة الصباح العراقية and وكالة بغداد اليوم الاخبارية.

The central message conveyed across all government and local channels is one of complete public reassurance. Minister al-Tamimi emphasized again that professional teams are ready for any scenario and that the national infrastructure, with an emphasis on the Haditha Dam, is prepared to handle changes in water levels safely.