Power outages are common, especially in the summer months, when temperatures exceed 50 degrees Celsius. Currently, Iraq produces 27k - 28k megawatts of electricity while nationwide consumption ranges from 50k - 55k megawatts. If fully realised, these projects would supply 15 - 20 per cent of Iraq’s total electricity demand

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have exacerbated tensions between the central government in Baghdad and Kurdish authorities.