Diyaruna

2019-06-19

Mosul Dam working at its best: minister

A massive emergency maintenance project that kicked off in March 2016 has helped to stabilise the dam and improve Iraq's water security.

Fires consume large swathes of Iraqi farmland

Environment

2019-05-28

Fires consume large swathes of Iraqi farmland

Thousands of hectares of wheat and barley crops have been set alight in several provinces, with some local officials accusing ISIS of arson.

Iraq steps up efforts to evacuate families affected by flood

Environment

2019-04-12

Iraq steps up efforts to evacuate families affected by flood

A large-scale campaign has been launched to aid and shelter more than 2,000 families who live in affected areas.

Heavy rain brings woes to Syria's Ain Issa camp

Environment

2017-12-27

Heavy rain brings woes to Syria's Ain Issa camp

Residents of the rural al-Raqa province camp are experiencing tragic conditions as water has flooded their tents and left them without a shelter.

Quake leaves trail of death and destruction in Iraq

Environment

2017-11-13

Quake leaves trail of death and destruction in Iraq

A 7.3-magnitude quake hit on the Iraq-Iran border area on Sunday night, killing hundreds of people and injuring thousands of others.

Iraq close to extinguishing al-Qayyarah oil field fires

Environment

2017-02-21

Iraq close to extinguishing al-Qayyarah oil field fires

Once the fires lit by the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' are put out, the government will have to deal with their lingering economic and environmental effects, officials warn.