Rising water levels are bringing Iraq's historic wetlands back to life following a prolonged drought, encouraging buffalo herders and fishermen to return to previously abandoned areas.

Iraq's historic marshes are experiencing a significant revival as water returns to the region after years of severe drought and environmental degradation. This influx of water is bringing life back to the crucial ecosystem.

After years of drought, heavy rains have revived Iraq's historic marshes, allowing herders and fishermen to return. The rising water levels are gradually restoring biodiversity in the region.