For the first time in recorded history, the Orontes River—Syria’s ancient artery of sustenance, known in Arabic as Nahr al-Asi—has shriveled into a parched scar across the western landscape
Ukraine has emerged as a key supplier in the post-regime-change era, Enab Baladi writes.
Even in areas spared direct conflict, the blockade has triggered secondary crises, 963 writes.
Speaking to al-Ikhbariya, researcher Wael al-Amin described northeastern Syria as the “heart of national wealth,” accounting for more than 90% of the country’s economic resources.
Syria lies within one of the world’s most water-scarce regions, a reality now made worse by mismanagement and underinvestment, Syria TV writes.
The SPCC noted that this disaster stems from a rapidly changing climate, with rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and strong winds, Syria TV writes.
Experts warn that the crisis in Quneitra is not a seasonal anomaly but a symptom of deeper climate and water system changes across Syria, Shaam writes.
Imad Naami, Deputy Director of the Public Drinking Water Establishment in Damascus and its Countryside, told Ultra Syria that emergency responses have included increased reliance on groundwater wells, stricter oversight of consumption, and community outreach in collaboration with various ministries.
The crisis has already begun to affect daily life. In neighborhoods like Qudsaya and Barzeh, residents report long hours of water outage, Syria TV reports.
The prices for dairy products have soared, with a kilogram of sheep cheese costing up to 100 Turkish liras, al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Ihab Jabr, an environmental activist from the city of Salamiya in Hama Governorate, highlighted the severe impact of poaching on local species
Prime Minister Arnous emphasized the Syrian government’s commitment to working on joint initiatives with Iraq.
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The cow population decreased by 25%, while goat and sheep populations declined by 17% and 7% respectively, Athr Press writes.
The total production of wheat in Syria for the 2022 season was 1.55 million tons, according to Athr Press.
Mekdad discussed with Bushra the need for collaboration among the Arab states affected by climate change, according to SANA.
Food prices have risen by 800 percent between 2019 and 2021, Baladi News reports.
The UN has directly supported the rehabilitation and restoration of public facilities and landmarks in regime control areas, according to Shaam News Agency.
Government members from Syria and Iraq agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of water management, according to SANA.
All seaports on the Syrian coast were closed for maritime navigation due to the prevailing weather conditions, until further notice, according to SANA.
