Mahweet - Saba:
Engineer Mukhtar al-Turki, representing the Central Emergency Development Interventions Unit in Mahweet province on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of al-Hasi Water Barrier Project in al-Khabt district. The project, with a storage capacity of 22,948 cubic meters and a cost of 156.85 million Y.R, is expected to benefit over 1,800 people.
During the inspection, Engineer al-Turki highlighted the Central Interventions Unit's support for such projects as crucial for expanding rural water infrastructure and raising community awareness of its importance for improved living conditions and sustainable development.
He stated the visit aligns with directives to review project progress and promote grain cultivation for self-sufficiency, in accordance with the directives of the "Leader of the Revolution" and the Supreme Political Council.
Ali Qatina, director of al-Khabt district emphasized that these strategic barrier projects are a long-awaited dream for residents, expected to capture significant seasonal rainwater for agricultural irrigation and recharging groundwater and drinking water wells.
He added that the water barriers will help alleviate the water crisis and provide sustainable water sources for villagers and farmers by effectively collecting and utilizing rainwater.
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