25 sources of water recovered
Heavy rainfall revives springs in Sulaymaniyah’s Sharbazher district
SHARBAZHER — Recent heavy rainfall in the Sharbazher district of Sulaymaniyah has led to the revival of springs and water sources, particularly in the villages of Dashte, Kani Khl, Guizala, and Mashan. In Dashte alone, more than 25 springs have been reinvigorated, according to local resident Hawzhin Ali.
Ali highlighted the importance of this resurgence, noting that many of these water sources had previously dried up. “It’s a significant development for our communities,” Ali said.
The phenomenon is rooted in hydrogeological science, which explains how heavy rains can replenish groundwater levels and revive springs. Rainwater percolates through the soil and rock, recharging aquifers — underground layers of water-bearing permeable rock or material. This process can elevate the water table, the upper surface of the zone of saturation, leading to the activation of springs that had dried up.
The impact of the rainfall extends beyond Dashte, with neighboring villages also witnessing the return of their water sources. This resurgence underscores the vital connection between precipitation and groundwater systems, illustrating how changes in weather patterns directly affect water availability.
Dashte village, home to 25 households and located near the border with the Islamic Republic of Iran, is approximately 72 kilometers from the Sulaymaniyah city center. The revival of its springs highlights the natural capacity of the environment to recover, given sufficient rainfall, and the critical role of groundwater in sustaining rural communities.
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