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Water storage in Iranian dams reaches 53%
Tehran, IRNA – The total volume of water stored behind Iranian dams reached 27.77 billion cubic meters since the start of the current water year (September 23, 2023) up to August 17, indicating that 53 percent of the capacity of the country’s dams is full, according to the latest figures.
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Dead bodies of Pres. Raisi, companions being transported to Tabriz
Tehran, IRNA – The head of the Islamic Republic Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced that the dead bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions are being transported to Tabriz, northwest Iran.
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Photo: Ali Hamed Haghdoust
Inauguration of "Qizqaleh Si" Dam
Qizqaleh Si dam, a joint water project between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, was opened before noon on Sunday (May 19, 2024) in the presence of President Ebrahim Raisi and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, the presidents of the two countries, in Khoda'afarin, East Azerbaijan province.
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Iranian ambassador's mission in Azerbaijan ends
Tehran, IRNA – The mission of the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Abbas Mousavi, has ended.
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Pres Raisi visits Aras transit project in northwest Iran
Tabriz, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has visited several phases of the Aras River transit project in Kalaleh, Jolfa County, in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, as part of the East to West corridor.
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‘Qiz Qalasi Dam symbol of Iran-Azerbaijan friendship’
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Energy Minister, Ali Akbar Mehrabian has described the Qiz Qalasi Dam, a joint project with the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is designed and built by Iranian engineers and contractors, as a symbol of friendship and affection between the people of the two countries.
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By Yousef Ghafarzadeh*
Grand Border Project of Iran and Azerbaijan; A Symbol of Iranian Engineers' Capability and Realization of Water Diplomacy
Tehran, IRNA - The construction of the Qiz Qalasi Dam after half a century since the construction of the Aras Dam and nearly two decades since the commencement of its executive operations is finally reaching fruition in the coming days with the presence of the two countries' leaders.
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Barzoo dam in northeastern Iran
The Barzoo Dam, the largest concrete dam in North Khorasan province, northeastern Iran, is facing a significant drop in water levels due to low rainfall and drought. Located 40km north of Shirvan town on the Qalchaq River, the dam serves as a flood control structure. Despite its capacity to hold 90 million cubic meters of water, the current environmental conditions have severely affected its water storage capacity. (IRNA photos published on October 24, 2023/Vahid Khademi/)
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Oujak Sar wetland in northern Iran
Oujak Sar wetland is located near a village of the same name in an area of 52 hectares some 5 kilometers from the city of Babolsar in Mazandaran Province in northern Iran. The wetland, which is home to rare plant species like Nelumbo nucifera (Indian lotus), was registered in Iran’s list of national natural heritage in 2022. (IRNA photos/Ehsan Fazli Osanlu)
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Iran launches tallest RCC dam in West Asia
Gachsaran, IRNA – Iran has opened the tallest Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) dam in West Asia in a ceremony in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Gachsaran, in southwest Iran.
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Water supply to Iranian dams up 26%: Data
Tehran, IRNA- The supply of water to dam reservoirs across Iran surged by 26% in the current water year, which began September 23, through April 22, compared to the same period last year
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Shah Qasim Dam in SW Iran
Shah Qasim Dam is located seven kilometers from Yasouj, Kohkilouyeh and Boyerahmad Province, southwestern Iran. It is 1896 meters above sea level and it has been inaugurated in 1996. Yasouj, Iran. June 3, 2022. IRNA/ Saeid Mortezapour
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Energy min. tracking implementation of Azerbaijan-Iran accords
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's energy minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian has emphasized on expansion of with Azerbaijan Republic, calling for implementation of previously achieved agreements.
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Kamal Khan Dam discharged to supply Hirmand water right
Tehran, IRNA – An Iranian official said that two valves of Kamal Khan Dam in southwestern Afghanistan have been reopened to discharge water until Helmand River water right is completely met.
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Gavshan Dam in west Iran
Gavshan Dam, with capacity of 552 million cubic meters of water, is an embankment dam on Gaveh River 75 km of north of Kermanshah Province, western Iran, December 31, 2020. IRNA/Mosleh Pirkhazranian