Spring rains in the pomegranate production in Iran: From mirage to reality

Mahmoudreza Khalili said about the impact of the rains of the current water year in the horticultural and agricultural field, especially pomegranate as the flagship product of Saveh: This year's spring rains were able to provide a part of the city's water needs and compensate the water stress to some extent. He stated: Significant rainfall that could damage the gardens was not seen in the central part, and the rainfall was good for the crops, considering the distribution situation, but overall, this region is facing the phenomenon of drought, and the agriculture of this part, from Suffers from lack of water. He also pointed out the low level of water storage in Sadal Ghadir Lake and said: the agricultural life is a part of Saveh city, especially the pomegranate orchards are dependent on the Ghadir Dam, and they drink from the water resources of the dam, which is the share of agricultural use, but unfortunately, the resources are limited. Water has caused that it cannot be used for ...