‘The marshes are dead’: Iraqi buffalo herders wander in search of water

Iraqi buffalo herder Watheq Abbas faces dire challenges as persistent drought and climate change shrink the wetlands that sustain his livelihood, with his herd dwindling from 120 to 30 buffaloes due to water scarcity and pollution. As the ecosystem deteriorates and traditional ways of life vanish, local residents, including Abbas and others, grapple with the loss of their water sources and the threat of extinction for their livestock.

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