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General Authority for Water Resources in Syria

A public authority responsible for the management, development, and protection of water resources in all water basins in the Syrian Arab Republic.

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Water is a national responsibility and an investment in the future.

The Water Resources Sector works to manage and protect water efficiently, and ensure its sustainability to meet present needs and support future development requirements.

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Breaking news
Deepening and widening the mouth of the Musa Canal in Damsarkhou to improve water flow towards the sea in Latakia Governorate
Maintenance work in the Maskana project to boost the efficiency of the irrigation system and serve the agricultural lands in Aleppo governorate
Emergency maintenance on the Wadi al-Baqr and Wadi al-Rum dams to boost their readiness for the rainy season in Deir ez-Zor governorate
Dredging work on streams, valleys and water bottlenecks to reduce damage to farmland in Daraa governorate
Clearing the Belloran river channel as the Belloran dam in Latakia province nears capacity
Rehabilitation of the Hasna and Shabruniya canals in cooperation with FAO to serve 700 hectares of farmland in Homs governorate
Syria and Iraq sign the minutes of the joint technical meeting to boost water cooperation and manage shared water resources.
Fieldwork to maintain and rehabilitate drains and water channels and reduce flood risks in Raqqa province
Strengthening banks in the seventh sector in the outskirts of Al-Bukamal to protect agricultural land in Deir ez-Zor governorate
A joint field tour with the FAO to assess the needs of water facilities and set rehabilitation priorities in Hasakah Governorate
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The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia tightens its measures to control violations and protect irrigation networks

2026-08-18

The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia tightens its measures to control violations and protect irrigation networks

As part of the ongoing field monitoring to regulate irrigation networks and protect beneficiaries' rights, the Latakia Water Resources Directorate continues its work on the ground to address violations and encroachments and ensure proper water distribution.

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Monitoring water quality in Kenitra to ensure it's safe for agricultural use

2026-08-18

Monitoring water quality in Kenitra to ensure it's safe for agricultural use

The Water Quality Monitoring Division at the Directorate of Water Resources in Quneitra Governorate carried out a field tour that included a number of springs and dams in the governorate, aiming to collect water samples and subject them to the necessary lab tests to ensure their safety and compliance with the approved standards.

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The water authority caught three unlicensed drills in the Homs countryside

2026-08-18

The water authority caught three unlicensed drills in the Homs countryside

The Water Police in the Homs Directorate of Water Resources, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, carried out intensive inspection tours over the past few days in the eastern countryside of Homs. This is part of the Ministry of Energy's efforts to protect water resources and ensure compliance with water legislation. The campaign led to the seizure of three unlicensed excavators that were being used to dig illegal wells.

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Rehabilitation of the Al-Fawar spring channel, two culverts, and a 65-meter winter drainage in Hama

2026-08-18

Rehabilitation of the Al-Fawar spring channel, two culverts, and a 65-meter winter drainage in Hama

The Directorate of Water Resources in Hama has started dredging and cleaning the inlet and outlet of two culverts on the Fawar spring stream, along with dredging a 65-meter winter drain that flows into the same stream, as part of its ongoing plan to maintain the networks and waterways in the governorate.

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The Latakia Water Resources Directorate continues maintenance work and boosts the readiness of the irrigation system

2026-08-18

The Latakia Water Resources Directorate continues maintenance work and boosts the readiness of the irrigation system

The staff of the Water Resources Directorate in Latakia continue their field work to fix faults and keep pumping networks and stations ready. The work included fixing problems on the main lines and networks of stations PS-13, PS-3, and PS-3-6, as well as handling leaks in the main MC-1 canal in the Damat area.

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Following up on the restoration work of Arwad Spring and checking the safety of its waters

2026-08-18

Following up on the restoration work of Arwad Spring and checking the safety of its waters

The Water Resources Department in Tartus is keeping track of the ongoing restoration work at the Arwad spring, which is being carried out by the Arwad Charity Association in coordination with the local development directorate in the governorate and the Arwad Municipality, while conducting the necessary tests to ensure the spring's water safety and stable flow.

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The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues maintenance work and field monitoring of irrigation stations and networks

2026-08-16

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues maintenance work and field monitoring of irrigation stations and networks

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues its fieldwork at pumping stations and irrigation networks, aiming to keep the system ready and ensure the continuation of irrigation water.

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The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues to support the formation of water users' associations and boost farmers' participation

2026-08-16

The Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues to support the formation of water users' associations and boost farmers' participation

The Integrated Management Department at the Directorate of Water Resources in Latakia continues, through the Water Guidance Office and Water Users' Associations, its field meetings with farmers to boost their participation in managing and organizing the use of water resources.

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Clearing the blockage in the Ghadeer Al-Bustan network and restoring the irrigation water flow in Quneitra

2026-08-16

Clearing the blockage in the Ghadeer Al-Bustan network and restoring the irrigation water flow in Quneitra

The maintenance and repair workshop at the Quneitra Water Resources Directorate has restored the water flow to the Ghadir Al-Bustan network, after clearing the blockage in the network, ensuring that irrigation water continues to reach the benefiting agricultural lands.

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The Daraa Water Resources Directorate is following up with area managers and district directorates in the governorate to crack down on and monitor the seizure and confiscation of illegal excavators.

2026-08-16

The Daraa Water Resources Directorate is following up with area managers and district directorates in the governorate to crack down on and monitor the seizure and confiscation of illegal excavators.

With the increasing demand for drinking water for the many residential communities in the western and eastern parts of Daraa Governorate, and the decrease in the flow of various water sources, especially in July and August (the dry months), the Daraa Water Resources Directorate continues, along with the area and district directors in the governorate, to crack down on and follow up on the seizure and confiscation of illegal drills.

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Fixing faults in the Western Canal Division to boost irrigation for 170 hectares in Tartous

2026-08-16

Fixing faults in the Western Canal Division to boost irrigation for 170 hectares in Tartous

The staff of the Directorate of Water Resources in Tartus carried out maintenance and repair work on two lines within the Western Canal branch, aiming to reduce water waste and improve irrigation efficiency for about 170 hectares of farmland.

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Homs Resources and the FAO Meet with Water Users' Associations

2026-08-16

Homs Resources and the FAO Meet with Water Users' Associations

As part of the cooperation between the Ministry of Energy – General Authority for Water Resources and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Director of Water Resources in Homs, Engineer Mohammed Hussein, accompanied by a delegation from the FAO, met with water user associations in the villages of Al-Rabiya, Tal Al-Shour, and Hadidat Al-Asi to review the role these associations play in managing and operating irrigation channels in their work area.

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