Climate-change extremes threaten Iraq.

The article focuses on the significant impact of climate change on Iraq, highlighting the urgent need for a strategic plan to address the resulting challenges of droughts and flash floods. Between 2020 and 2025, Iraq experienced a severe drought, with water stocks decreasing dramatically and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers' surface area declining by approximately 36%. Concurrently, increased extreme precipitation has led to devastating floods, particularly affecting the Chamchamal district, resulting in loss of life, damage to infrastructure, and adverse effects on agriculture and livestock. The article emphasizes the necessity for local investments in irrigation and climate-smart farming, as well as regional cooperation with Turkey and Iran for equitable water-sharing agreements to ensure Iraq's future water security and disaster management. [Extracted from the article]