The United Nations has warned that southern Iraq's marshland is facing its worst heatwave in 40 years, leading to a drastic drop in water levels. Iraq is ranked as one of the five countries most affected by climate change, and the country is currently experiencing its fourth consecutive year of drought. Reduced rainfall and upstream dams have caused a decline in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers' flow, resulting in severe heatwaves and water shortages in the marshes. This situation has had a devastating impact on buffalo producers, farmers, and fisheries, forcing many to leave the area.

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