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Higher Rainfall Has No Space for Complacency

Higher Rainfall Has No Space for Complacency
Higher Rainfall Has No Space for Complacency

Since September 23 (the beginning of the current water year), water flowing into dams has reached 2 billion cubic meters -- up 87% compared to last year.
Dams across Iran can hold a maximum of 50 billion cubic meters of water. Precipitation in the last few days has raised water in dams by 39%, surpassing 26 bcm, ISNA reported.
Of the 172 dams close to 16 are 90% full and the rest half full. 
The amount of water flowing out of dams in the 33 days is estimated to be around 4 bcm, up 100% compared to the previous year.

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