The number of large dams in Iran would reach a total of 156 by August 2021, says the country’s energy minister as the government pushes ahead with plans to build 12 more reservoirs across the country.
Iranian authorities say rainfalls in February helped mark a higher average precipitation for the water year in the country.
Tehran has been trying to dominate the recontruction market in Iraq which is also requesting more Iranian investment.
With water resources shrinking day by day, Iran has been aiming to increase its domestic production while it keeps the same amount of water used to cultivate plants.