Erbil Increases Electricity Supply to Support Farmers Amid Low Rainfall
“This year’s rainfall was lower than last year, so most farmers depend on well water, which requires more electricity,” said Hemn Said Moorad, Director General of Agriculture in Erbil, in an interview with Kurdistan24 on Sunday.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – In a bid to support local farmers facing challenges due to low rainfall, the Erbil Electricity Directorate has approved an increase in the daily electricity supply for agricultural lands that rely on well water for irrigation.
“This year’s rainfall was lower than last year, so most farmers depend on well water, which requires more electricity,” said Hemn Said Moorad, Director General of Agriculture in Erbil, in an interview with Kurdistan24 on Sunday.
Moorad explained that the Directorate of Agriculture had formally requested extended electricity hours to help farmers sustain their crops during the dry season. That request was approved earlier today.
“Electricity will be increased from two to four hours daily, which will greatly assist farmers with their crops,” he said.
Due to insufficient rainfall—averaging just 114 mm this year—agricultural output is expected to decline. The move to boost the electricity supply is aimed at mitigating the impact of the water shortage and supporting farmers who are increasingly reliant on groundwater for irrigation.
