Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-05-08 13:15 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Weather, Environment & Climate
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CHIBAYISH MARSHES, Iraq – After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the wetlands, drawing buffalo herders and fishermen back to areas once abandoned.
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