Quneitra Water Resources Starts Pumping to Save Crops in Wadi al-Alan
The Quneitra Water Resources Directorate began pumping water into the Wadi al-Alan channel this Sunday, a move designed to bolster the agricultural sector and ensure food security in the region. The initiative follows urgent appeals from local farmers who requested emergency irrigation to protect their orchards and summer crops from the risks posed by receding water levels.
Rabie Al-Afash, the Director of Water Resources in Quneitra, stated that the action is part of the Ministry of Energy’s rapid intervention plan to support farmers. Al-Afash emphasized that the ministry is prioritizing the rational and targeted use of existing water stocks in dams to ensure the nourishment of vital valleys and to meet the needs of farmers during periods requiring immediate field intervention.
Ahmed Al-Jouan, a farmer from the village of Qarqas in the southern countryside, praised the rapid response of the relevant authorities to the residents’ demands. Al-Jouan noted that the arrival of water in Wadi al-Alan came at a critical time, as local orchards and crops were on the verge of suffering severe damage due to water shortages. He confirmed that this initiative would directly contribute to the sustainability of the agricultural season and safeguard the livelihoods of the local farming community.
Wadi al-Alan serves as one of the most vital water arteries in the Quneitra countryside, supporting surrounding villages and towns that rely on it for the irrigation of both summer and winter crops. In this context, the relevant authorities in the governorate continue to intensify field visits and monitor valley flows to ensure that water resources are distributed fairly and sustainably, thereby supporting stable agricultural production under the various climatic conditions experienced in the region.
These measures are part of the Syrian Ministry of Energy’s broader policy of prioritizing local food security by securing necessary water infrastructure for agricultural areas. The move reflects the commitment of government institutions to engage directly with the needs of farmers across the governorates, particularly in regions facing fluctuations in water resources.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
