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October 9, 2025Open Access

Effect of Drought on Groundwater Properties and Agricultural Use Suitability in Areas Adjacent to Haditha District within Iraqi Western Desert

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MYM T YaqubAAAbdulKarem A. M. AlalwanyMHMai Hassan

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Overview

Field analysis identifies increased salt concentrations in groundwater, highlighting reduced irrigation suitability.

Key Points

  • Groundwater samples from the Haditha District revealed high salt concentrations, indicating irrigation unsuitability.
  • Electrical conductivity levels measured between 4.7 and 5.8 dSm −1 in the area’s well water, suggesting salinity issues.
  • Modeling and laboratory analysis confirmed that well water failed to meet international irrigation standards for salinity.
  • Drought conditions since 2010 have severely impacted groundwater recharge and agricultural viability in the region.

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Yaqub et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70da790569dd607ee5d48https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1538/1/012010
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