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Bees, once buzzing in honey-producing Basra, hit by Iraq’s water crisis

Bees, once buzzing in honey-producing Basra, hit by Iraq’s water crisis

Environmental conditions and salt water have harmed the bees, causing significant losses

By Reuters · 24 September 2025

The UN classified Iraq as fifth in the world in vulnerability to climate change. Government studies reveal it is about 40 percent desert, and the salinity of much of the land is too high for agriculture. (AFP)

How worsening water crisis threatens livelihoods and development in Iraq

By Nadia Al-Faour · 12 April 2022

Despite full reservoirs, Iraq water crisis far from over

Despite full reservoirs, Iraq water crisis far from over

By AFP · 01 May 2019

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Rains avert water crisis in Iraq … but for how long?

Rains avert water crisis in Iraq … but for how long?

By SUADAD AL-SALHY · 19 February 2018

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