‘Water is life’: unexpected rainfall revives Iraq’s historic marshlands 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy ReutersCHIBAYISH MARSHES, Iraq (Reuters) – This time last year, most of Iraq’s historic marshlands were dry, desiccated by upstream damming and a chronic lack of rainfall. Though many were eager to return home after two decades away, life in the marshes is tough and revolves around fishing and raising water buffalo. The few schools and government-run health clinics are miles away from the open water, where many people live without electricity. “Water is life here.

Source: Manila Bulletin April 25, 2019 01:07 UTC