Iran confirms release of Hirmand water towards its borders
The Director-General of the Department of Environment in Sistan and Baluchestan, Mohammadreza Alimoradi, affirmed the release of water from the Hirmand (Helmand) River towards Iran, stating that it is not based on the Iran-Afghanistan water treaty.
Instead, the agreement involves opening the gates of the Kamal Khan Dam to redirect water from the Godzareh Desert towards Iran. Tasnim news agency has reported that the rise in rainfall within the Hirmand River’s catchment area, coupled with the filling of the Kamal Khan Dam, has led to the release of water into Iran. A viral video on social media from last night reveals the released water reaching Jarikeh Dam at the Iran-Afghanistan border. Alimoradi confirmed the video’s authenticity, noting that “This release started last night [Tuesday], and in the coming days, it will continue due to increased rainfall in Afghanistan.”
Responding to whether this water would flow towards the Hamoun wetlands, the official emphasized that, for now, it won’t and clarified that the water would be utilized for drinking water resources.