Iran dam inflows surge 74%, running 11% above decade average
Water inflows into Iran’s dams soared 74% year on year to 40.21 billion cubic meters by May 30 and stood 11% above the 10-year average, according to data released by Iran Water Resources Management Company, lifting reservoir occupancy to 67% and strengthening the country’s water reserves ahead of the summer season.
The latest figures show a marked improvement in Iran’s water resources, with stronger inflows boosting storage levels across the country’s dam network.
The volume of water stored in reservoirs climbed 31% from a year earlier to 35.01 billion cubic meters. Storage levels also exceeded the long-term average by 8%, highlighting a firmer position for strategic water reserves.
The combination of rising inflows and higher storage has reinforced water security and improved the overall balance of the country’s reservoir system.
Meanwhile, total dam outflows reached 23.97 billion cubic meters during the current water year which began September 23. While releases increased 14% compared with the same period last year, they remained 10% below the 10-year average, supporting efforts to maintain strategic reserves while meeting water and energy demand.