Water Resources begins emergency maintenance of the Wadi al-Bakr and Wadi al-Rum dams in Deir ez-Zor.
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The teams of the Directorate of Water Resources in Deir ez-Zor began emergency maintenance work for the "Wadi al-Bakr" and "Wadi al-Rum" dams, located in the Deir ez-Zor desert, east of the Euphrates River, near the "Muhimida" area.
The purpose of the works is to increase the readiness of the two dams to absorb rainwater and floods, at the same time as the approaching rainy season.
The procedures included conducting field tests to assess the condition of the two dams and determine their needs, while monitoring maintenance work under the supervision of engineers and expert technicians to complete what was required and ensure the safety of the two facilities.
The maintenance contributes to increasing the ability of the two dams to harvest and collect rainwater to support the water reservoirs in the desert, reduce the risk of floods and protect the lands adjacent to the valley's streams.
The Ministry of Energy thanked the engineering and technical teams and the employees of the Directorate for their efforts in the field to raise the alertness of the water facilities and protect the surrounding areas.