Iran reports sharp rise in dam water levels after wetter year

Iran’s water authorities say reservoir levels across the country have risen significantly compared to last year following a major increase in rainfall and inflows during the current water year.

According to figures released by Iran Water Resources Management Company, inflows into reservoirs since the beginning of the water year in late September reached 38.71 billion cubic meters, up 72% from the same period a year earlier.

The volume of water currently stored in dams has climbed to 34.74 billion cubic meters, an increase of 29% compared to last year, the data showed.

Authorities also said water releases from dams rose 13% year-on-year.