Iraqi authorities have launched an investigation into a mass die-off of fish in the central and southern marshlands, linked to potential causes such as climate change-induced drought, low river flow, and chemical use in fishing. Environmental complaints have prompted a technical inspection team to assess oxygen shortages, the use of poisons, and illegal fishing methods. The situation is intensified by reduced river flow due to dam constructions by Iran and Turkey, posing further challenges to Iraq's environmental health and food security amid ongoing political and ecological crises.
Authorities have opened an investigation into a mass die-off of fish in Iraq, with possible causes including climate change, chemicals used by fishermen, and low river flow.
Jamal Abd Zeid noted that the inspection team will investigate water shortages and the use of poisons and electrical methods by fishermen.
Environmental activist Jassim al-Assadi emphasized the need for lab tests to determine the specific causes of the fish die-off, highlighting the dangers of pesticide and poison use.
The situation is exacerbated by chronic droughts, linked to climate change, and dam constructions by neighboring countries, severely impacting Iraq's water resources.
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