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Iraq fears bevy of levees will mean parched years ahead

Although the water level is high this year in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Turkey's imminent filling of the Ilisu Dam reservoir is raising concerns about Iraq's water flow next year and for years to come.

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A general view of the ancient town of Hasankeyf by the Tigris River, which will be significantly submerged by the Ilisu Dam being constructed, in southeastern Turkey, Aug. 26, 2018. — REUTERS/Sertac Kayar

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