Iran Kuwait Clash: Why is Kuwait’s land entangled in the Iran war gradually decreasing?

The land area of ​​Failaka Island located in Kuwait is gradually decreasing. The reason for this is neither Iran nor its neighboring country Iraq. According to the report received, due to the rising water level of the Arabian Sea, the land of Falaka Island is merging into the sea, due to which Kuwait The government and geographers are worried. It is being said that in the coming time, 33 percent of this island will be covered in water. Currently the total area of ​​this island is 46 square kilometers.

According to BBC Arabic, due to climate change, the height of the water is continuously increasing, due to which the land of Falaka Island is sinking and gradually decreasing.

First know about Kuwait and Failaka Island

Kuwait is a country located on the Persian Gulf, which was earlier controlled by Britain. Kuwait became an independent country in 1961. At present Kuwait is an ally of America and Washington has influence on its defense system. The total area of ​​Kuwait is 17,818 square km.

According to the figures of 2025, the population of Kuwait is about 5 million. Most of the Arabic tribal people live here. Failaka is also located near Kuwait. This 46 square km island is considered the historical island of Kuwait. The history of this island is 2000 years old.

This island also has great importance in terms of Kuwait tourism. People of Kuwait visit here during spring season. There is also a river near this island, due to which the ecosystem here is quite different from other parts of Kuwait.

How is Falaika Island slowly disappearing?

According to the report, the sea level around Falaka Island is gradually rising. Since 1990, this water level has increased by about 9 centimeters. Scientists estimate that by the year 2050 the water level here may rise by 25 centimeters, as a result of which about 7 percent of the island’s land may be affected and reduced.

Similarly, about 31 percent of the island’s land is expected to be lost by the year 2100. Even in the last few years, it is estimated that about 2 square kilometers of land has been reduced. In the year 1990, the total area of ​​Falaka Island was about 48 square kilometers, which has now reduced to about 46 square kilometers.

According to Dr. Jassim Al-Bannai, a Kuwaiti geologist and researcher associated with Oxford University, if sea level rises by 1 meter, about 25 percent of the island’s land could be submerged.