West Azerbaijan Province news

• Setting a new record in the water inlet of Bukan Dam / The status of water resources has changed

  While the volume of dam storage is very different compared to last year, officials emphasized the importance of proper management of consumption and protection of resources.

• Chaharborj pre-hospital services will be developed with a credit of 250 billion Rials

  The head of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Miandoab said: 250 billion Rials of provincial funds have been announced for the construction of a selected round-the-clock health center in Chaharborj city, and the implementation of this plan can help strengthen the health infrastructure and improve the access of the people of the region to healthcare services.

• Canola Cultivation Up 20% in Bukan; Planted Area Reaches 700 Hectares

  The Director of Agricultural Jihad in Bukan said the area under canola oilseed cultivation in the county has reached 700 hectares this crop year, a 20% increase over last year.

• Lake Urmia's Water Volume Increases Tenfold to 2.52 Billion Cubic Meters

  Lake Urmia's water volume has risen from under 260 million cubic meters last year to 2.52 billion cubic meters. The West Azerbaijan Governor also reported an expansion of the water surface area and improved lake levels; changes whose scale is shown in the latest figures.

• Boukan Dam Water Reserves Reach 316 Million Cubic Meters / 20-Year Record at the Start of the Water Year

  The Director of Boukan Water Resources said the water stored in the reservoir of the Shahid Kazemi Dam in this county has reached 316 million cubic meters, a volume unprecedented at the start of the water year in the past two decades.

• Urmia Engineer's House: A Dream Under Construction After 3 Decades of Waiting

  Construction of the Engineer's House has reached the installation of a sports hangar.

• Hopeful Days for Lake Urmia / Photos

  Lake Urmia holds more than nine times as much water this year as it did during the same period last year.

• Two Dead in Chaipareh–Khoy Road Accident

  Urmia – The head of Pre-Hospital Emergency and Crisis Management in West Azerbaijan reported a fatal collision between two vehicles on the Chaipareh–Khoy road.

• 14 athletes sent from West Azerbaijan to Nagoya; 13 medals for 12 people

  The Director-General of Sports and Youth in West Azerbaijan, citing the province's unprecedented sporting success at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, said: Of the 14 athletes sent to these competitions, 13 medals in various categories were won for Iran, reflecting the considerable strength of the province's athletes.

• West Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Head: No Shortage of Chicken Meat in the Province

  The head of West Azerbaijan's Agricultural Jihad Organization, citing favorable production conditions in the province, said: There is currently no shortage of chicken meat needed by the public, and the market enjoys the necessary stability.

• Over 6.5 Million Tons of Goods Transported in West Azerbaijan

  The head of the Freight Transport Office at the West Azerbaijan Provincial Roads and Road Transport Department said: In the first half of this year, 6,571,859 tons of goods were transported along the province's routes.

• Investment of 211 Thousand Billion Rials by Private Sector in West Azerbaijan Road Infrastructure

  Deputy for Development, Management and Resources at the West Azerbaijan Road Maintenance and Transportation General Directorate said the estimated private sector investment in service and recreational complexes, truck stops, freight transport towns, and logistics centers across the province over the past two years has reached 211 thousand and 500 billion rials.

• Deputy Governor of West Azerbaijan: Necessary Groundwork for Secure Elections Must Be Provided

  West Azerbaijan's Deputy Governor for Security and Law Enforcement, taking a strategic approach, stressed the importance of creating the necessary conditions for a safe and calm environment for political participation in the upcoming elections.

• Two Killed as Two Vehicles Collide on Khoy–Chaypareh Road

  The CEO of the Red Crescent of West Azerbaijan said two people lost their lives in a collision between a Samand and a Nissan Junior on the Khoy–Chaypareh road.

• Bloody, Heartbreaking Crash Between Blue Samand and Nissan on Khoy–Chaypareh Road

  A collision between a Blue Samand and a Blue Nissan on the Khoy–Chaypareh road has left 2 dead.

• Mothers of Martyrs Leave Lasting Examples of Sacrifice on This Land

  West Azerbaijan Governor, in a message on the passing of the mother of the venerable martyr Samad Samarqandi, wrote: Mothers of martyrs, with their unmatched patience, have left a lasting example of self-sacrifice in history.

• Salmas IRGC Deputy Announces Rahian-e Noor Camp With Over 5,000 Participants

  Deputy commander of the IRGC in Salmas County announced that a two-day Rahian-e Noor camp was held with more than 5,000 participants, including Basij members from resistance bases in mosques and neighborhoods, specialized Basij units, families of martyrs, and officials.

• Hail Causes 1,500 Billion Rials in Damage to Piranshahr Orchards

  Urmia – Director of Agricultural Jihad in Piranshahr said heavy hailfall damaged 85 hectares of orchards in the Piran area of the county.

• Naqadeh Achieves Full Gas Coverage; Seven West Azerbaijan Counties Now 'Green' in Gas Supply

  The CEO of West Azerbaijan Gas Company said that with all eligible urban and rural households in Naqadeh now connected to natural gas, the county has joined the province's fully gas-served 'green' areas.

• Phase Two of the Water Supply Project for the 33-Village Complex in Urmia to Be Completed This Year

  Urmia – The managing director of the West Azerbaijan Water and Wastewater Company said phase two of the first stage of the water supply project for the 33-village Shahid Shaban complex in Urmia will be completed by the end of the year.

• Acting Head of Jahad Daneshgahi in West Azerbaijan Appointed

  Mohammad Pourmahmoud has been appointed acting head of the Jahad Daneshgahi branch in West Azerbaijan by decree of the head of Jahad Daneshgahi.

• Build Homes for Low-Income Groups with Tax Benefits

  The Director General of the Islamic Revolution Housing Foundation in West Azerbaijan, referring to the capacity of Clause 'Kh' of Article 20 of the Seventh Development Plan Law, said: This law provides a valuable opportunity for benefactors, industry owners and economic activists to help fund housing for low-income groups, and if legal conditions are met, they can also benefit from tax credits.