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2026-04-26

Implementation of preventive herbicide spraying in Kenitra dams

The Koudna Dam Operation Group carried out general herbicide spraying on the body of Koudna Dam and the spillway, in addition to the Hogga Dam, as part of preventive measures aimed at reducing fire risks and ensuring the safety of these vital facilities.

2026-04-24

Latakia Water Resources Directorate – Follow-up on the maintenance and rehabilitation works of Mashqita Dam networks

Desilting and maintenance works continue on the main canals within the Mashqita Dam networks in the Badmiyun area, in addition to the main open canal in the Jandairiya area, as part of the Latakia Water Resources Directorate's plan to improve the efficiency of irrigation networks and ensure the smooth flow of water. In the Badmiyun area – Mashqita Dam, desilting works were carried out on the main canal (MC1) using specialised machinery, with manual work supported in areas inaccessible to machinery, under the supervision and follow-up of specialised engineering staff.

2026-04-24

Latakia Water Resources Directorate – Maintenance and rehabilitation of pumping stations at Mashqita Dam

Maintenance and repair works continue at the pumping stations as part of the second phase of the Mashqita Dam, aiming to improve operational efficiency and ensure continuity of work. The work at the PS8-2 / Turkmen Cross station included annual maintenance, cleaning of pumps, replacing damaged parts, and lubricating and inspecting components.

2026-04-24

The Al-Bawakir workshop in the Water Resources Directorate in Deir ez-Zor is dredging drains in the Khabour project.

The early workshop at the Directorate of Water Resources in Deir ez-Zor has commenced the work of strengthening the side drain adjacent to the main channel as part of the project to divert water from the Euphrates River towards the Khabur River, within the framework of ongoing efforts to maintain the efficiency of water infrastructure and support the agricultural sector.

2026-04-24

The water resources department in Tartus is addressing the leakage problem in the Western Canal branch.

The Directorate of Water Resources in Tartous continues to implement its maintenance plan in preparation for the irrigation season, replacing the technical staff's line lpl2-1-12 with a new 150mm diameter, 36-metre long polyethylene line at the intersection with the Jamasa-Hamidiyah road, and also replacing a 150mm diameter valve on the same line.

2026-04-24

In order to protect groundwater from depletion, the Water Authority in the Directorate of Water Resources in Daraa Governorate continues its efforts to curb the phenomenon of random well digging

Violations were documented as the water police seized an illegal excavator from the Daraa district - Daraa Al-Balad neighbourhood and moved it to the excavator garage. Necessary actions will be taken against the offenders and they will be referred to the competent judiciary after completing the required reports.

2026-04-24

As part of preparations for the current irrigation season and the necessity of delivering water to farmers, the staff of the Daraa Water Resources Directorate are monitoring and inspecting for faults.

They also carry out the necessary maintenance on the networks (Al-Riqad and Ghadeer Al-Bustan) and pumping stations (Al-Hareer First and Al-Ashaari).

2026-04-24

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues to implement its technical programme aimed at improving irrigation efficiency within the main and subsidiary networks in the Jableh area.

This is part of a periodic maintenance plan that relies on continuous field monitoring. The ongoing work included dredging and cleaning the main canal in Jableh, as well as a number of connected tributaries, with the dredged materials being transported to approved sites to ensure the cleanliness of the drainage channels and maintain their efficient operation.

2026-04-24

Improving water drainage efficiency through on-site maintenance work in the Lattakia countryside

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues to implement its technical programme for maintenance and desilting works at several vital sites in Latakia Governorate, aiming to enhance water drainage efficiency. The works included desilting the main open canal (1_1C) in the Jandariya area over a length of 50 metres, cleaning the PS7 pumping station premises, and desilting two culverts in Hakrou village belonging to Wata al-Khan Municipality.

2026-04-24

The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia continues water monitoring activities within the hydrological monitoring network

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues to implement its field technical programmes aimed at enhancing the hydrological monitoring and tracking system, within an ongoing work plan to develop water resources management and improve the efficiency of data collection and analysis in Latakia Governorate.

2026-04-24

Comprehensive maintenance work at PS8-1 pumping station, Islam Tower, for irrigating 235 hectares

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues the annual maintenance work on pumping units, and currently the technical staff at the directorate are maintaining the PS8-1 pumping station at Burj Islam within the Masqita Dam pumping station group, which irrigates 235 hectares of Masqita Dam networks.

2026-04-24

An inspection tour by the Deputy Director of the General Water Resources Authority to review the administrative and technical situation and enhance the readiness of equipment in the Tartous Water Resources Directorate.

Engineer Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Deputy Director General of the General Authority for Water Resources, conducted a visit to the Water Resources Directorate in Tartus, accompanied by Engineer Anas Haj Hamoud, Director of Machinery and Garages, with the aim of monitoring field performance and identifying the necessary requirements to enhance work efficiency. The visit included reviewing the workflow in the directorate's departments and hearing the observations of the technical and administrative staff regarding the main challenges and ways to overcome them in a manner that serves the interests of the work.

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Implementation of preventive herbicide spraying in Kenitra dams

Latakia Water Resources Directorate – Follow-up on the maintenance and rehabilitation works of Mashqita Dam networks

Latakia Water Resources Directorate – Maintenance and rehabilitation of pumping stations at Mashqita Dam

The Al-Bawakir workshop in the Water Resources Directorate in Deir ez-Zor is dredging drains in the Khabour project.

The water resources department in Tartus is addressing the leakage problem in the Western Canal branch.

In order to protect groundwater from depletion, the Water Authority in the Directorate of Water Resources in Daraa Governorate continues its efforts to curb the phenomenon of random well digging

As part of preparations for the current irrigation season and the necessity of delivering water to farmers, the staff of the Daraa Water Resources Directorate are monitoring and inspecting for faults.

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues to implement its technical programme aimed at improving irrigation efficiency within the main and subsidiary networks in the Jableh area.

Improving water drainage efficiency through on-site maintenance work in the Lattakia countryside

The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia continues water monitoring activities within the hydrological monitoring network

Comprehensive maintenance work at PS8-1 pumping station, Islam Tower, for irrigating 235 hectares

An inspection tour by the Deputy Director of the General Water Resources Authority to review the administrative and technical situation and enhance the readiness of equipment in the Tartous Water Resources Directorate.

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