Lake Urmia
The latest news and views about Lake Urmia – Lake Urmia is an endorheic salt lake in Iran
Fresh Rainfall Revives Iran’s Moribund Lake Urmia
Increasing rainfall has breathed new life into Lake Urmia which has been on the brink of drying up.
Flamingos Return to Shrinking Lake Urmia
Lake Urmia in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province annually plays host to about 10,000 flamingos. However, in the migration seasons this number doubles and more of this species return to their habitat.
Azerbaijan Newts Spotted in NW Iran for First Time
A number of Azerbaijan newts or Lake Urmia newts, a beautiful and rare type of salamander, have been observed and registered for the first time in Iran.
Two-Fifth of Drying Lake Urmia Filled with Water
The water level of the dying Lake Urmia in north-western Iran has elevated by four centimetres compared with the previous year, said Masoud Baqerzadeh Karimi , Deputy Head of Iran's Department of Environment.
Thousands of Flamingos Delay Migration from Lake Urmia
Some 10,000 flamingos that migrated to Urmia Lake months ago have delayed flying off to their next destination due to favorable weather and environmental conditions around the lake, as well as adequate food supply.
IRGC-Made Tunnel to Revive Iran’s Shrinking Lake Urmia
The Construction Base of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is working on a water transfer project to save the shrinking Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran.
Tourists Visiting Revived Lake Urmia in NW Iran
Thanks to the efforts made in the past few years, Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran is being gradually revived, bringing more tourists to a body of water that had shrunk to 10% of its former size.
Iran, Australia to Save Lake Urmia from Drying Out
Iran and Australia are to work together to save Iran’s Lake Urmia, which is almost drying out.
Lake Urmia Inflow Boosted Thanks to Heavy Rainfall
Following heavy rainfall in West Azarbaijan Province over the past several days, some 80 million cubic meters of water have flowed into Urmia Lake.
Japanese PM’s Wife Lauds Iranian Women as Capable, Successful  Â
Japanese prime minister’s wife says Iranian women are quite capable and completely successful in their social activities, and easily express their opinions and viewpoints in the society.
Iran’s Dust Pollution Originates from ISIS-Controlled Areas: UN
A top UN official says the ongoing dust and particulate pollution in southwestern Iran originates from outside the country, particularly areas controlled by the ISIS terrorist group.
Recovery of Iran’s Shrinking Lake Urmia on Track despite Setbacks
The 10% decrease in precipitation within Urmia's catchment area during the current water year (started Sept. 22) compared to the previous year has hindered the lake's restoration.
French Minister Visits Iran’s Lake Urmia
French Minister of Ecology Ségolène Royal paid an aerial visit to the shrinking Lake Urmia in Northwestern Iran.
Iran-Japan Joint Operation to Revive Lake Urmia
An Iranian official announced that Japan is ready to help restore Iran’s shrinking Lake Urmia and the joint operation will start in a few days.
Lake Urmia Is Now Stabilized: Top Official
Head of Iran's Department of Environment hailed the recent measures taken by the Urmia Lake Restoration Program to revive the dried-out lake in northwestern Iran.
Gradual Revival of Artemia Paints Lake Urmia Red
Increased activity of Artemia brine shrimps and a few other aquatic creatures has changed the colour of Lake Urmia into red.
Iran Invites DiCaprio to Visit Lake Urmia
After the famous Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio posted a warning message on his Instagram account, the Urmia Lake Restoration Program (LURP) invited him to visit the dried-up lake in northwest of the country.
Endangered Bird Lands in Lake Urmia
Officials from Lake Urmia National Park have observed 40 spoonbills on Ordushahi Island for the first time in recent years.
Return of the Flamingo to Lake Urmia after 28 Years
A flamingo chick, which was last spotted and marked in Lake Urmia in 1988, has returned to its birthplace after 28 years – but it almost died due to the misbehaviour of some hunters.
Lake Orumiyeh’s surface area is growing
Lake Orumiyeh, one of the largest salt lakes in the world, has been ravaged by severe droughts in recent years; 90 percent of its surface area has dried up.
Norway, Iran to study water transfer from Caspian Sea to Lake Orumiyeh
Under an MoU between Iran and a Norwegian company, the latter will study the ecological and environmental side-effects of transferring water from the Caspian Sea to Lake Orumiyeh.