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Nineveh Water: All water projects halted due to the presence of oil spills in the Tigris River.

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13/11/2026 | 10:51 PM

The Ninawa Water Directorate decided today, Friday, to shut down all water projects as a precautionary measure due to the presence of oil slicks in the Tigris River.

The directorate stated in a statement received by the Video News Agency, "To ensure the safety and health of citizens, the Ninawa Water Directorate has decided to shut down all water projects as a precaution, due to the presence of oil slicks in the Tigris River, until the matter is addressed by the relevant authorities and the safety of the water is assured."

It added, "The safety and health of citizens are our top responsibility, and operations will not resume until the safety of the water is confirmed."