The effect of climate changes on the hydrological characteristics of the Shatt al-Arab River 1972-2021

Abstract

This research deals with the change in temperature and rainfall and the impact of that change on the discharge rates of the Shatt al-Arab water and its reflection on economic activities, due to the importance of this type of studies in revealing the effects of climate change in an international navigable river dotted with palm groves on both sides, with the aim of diagnosing the situation Hydrological, and its effects on maritime navigation and economic activities, as well as the environmental effects of poor water and pollution. Agricultural areas, which requires good water management, cooperation between neighboring countries, as well as the use of modern methods of agriculture