Bassem Khalaf
Bassem Khalaf is the Director of the General Authority for Groundwater in Diyala, Iraq. He has recently been in the news for highlighting the critical issue of illegal wells being dug without proper oversight, which poses a significant threat to groundwater sources in the region. Khalaf emphasizes the need for stricter regulations and inspections to mitigate the impact of these unregulated wells on water scarcity, particularly as Iraq faces severe challenges related to climate change and water management.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 1 | 7.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 83,623 | $170,000 | 353$ |
| Totals | 1 | 40,222,493 | 83,623 | $170,000 | 353$ |
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Iraq:
Bassem Khalaf, the director of the General Authority for Groundwater in Diyala, stated that illegal well drilling poses a threat to groundwater sources in Diyala and Iraq.
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