The Effect Of Climate On The Variation Of Water Cover Area In Lake Habbaniyah

Because of its social and economic effects on ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies, drought risk assessment is crucial. This research tracked and assessed how climate change was affecting the water area of Lake Habbaniyah in western Iraq, particularly in the Anbar Governorate. In order to compare the findings of the index with the climatic factors for the months of the year, the Normalized Water Variation Index (NDWI) for the year 2023 was assessed using satellite photos taken by the Landsat satellite (8) for each month, with a total of (12) satellite images, When the water difference index values were extracted, it became evident that the area of lands without water cover reached its maximum area during the fall of September at approximately (195.37) km2 and a percentage of (59.16)%, while the area of water-covered lands reached its maximum area during the winter of February at approximately (184.51) km2 and a percentage of (55.87)%. The area of lands without water cover decreased to its lowest area