El Niño is on its way to Iran / More rain, an opportunity for restoration, or water that does not reach the wetlands

Kimia Abdullahpour - IRNA reporter

The forecast of the El Niño phenomenon and the possibility of increased rainfall in certain parts of the country have once again raised hopes for improving the condition of Iran's thirsty wetland areas. Rains that, if materialized, could help strengthen the water resources of the wetlands by increasing runoff and river flows, but their degree of effectiveness ultimately depends on water management and consumption, compliance with environmental laws, and the amount of water reaching the wetland areas from the watershed.