Staff at the Raqqa Water Resources Directorate have maintained a state of alert and readiness around the clock as part of measures taken to limit the risks of floods and flash floods and mitigate their potential impact, ensuring the safety of residents and protecting their property.
Ahmed al-Ajaji, Director of Water Resources in Raqqa, stated in an interview with a SANA correspondent on Friday that the work of machinery and technical teams continues within the central operations room established by the Directorate to open water passages and drain water accumulations in villages and threatened areas, particularly in Al-Kasrat and Wadi al-Fayd.
Al-Ajaji clarified that the Directorate has raised the technical readiness of machinery and equipment and strengthened the deployment of engineering teams in areas most susceptible to floods and flash floods, according to weather forecasts and the nature of each region. He indicated that the main sites targeted by preventive measures include Wadi al-Fayd west of Raqqa city, Al-Kasrat areas extending from Muhammad Ali Crossing and Muhammad Agha Crossing to Al-Sharida and areas adjacent to the mountain on the riverbed, as well as the Al-Hous area in the eastern part of the governorate.
For his part, Engineer Hani Al-Sultan, Director of the Maintenance Department in the Directorate, explained that the Directorate began forming an operations and emergency room on Wednesday evening to confront waves of floods and flash floods across the governorate, with immediate deployment of engineering machinery to sectors most exposed to risks. Al-Sultan noted that heavy rainfall exceeding expectations caused the washing away of large quantities of soil and debris, leading to the blockage of several culverts and water crossings on roads and in flash flood channels.
He added that technical teams worked to remove blockages, clear culverts, and reopen passages to ensure the smooth flow of water, particularly in Al-Kasrat, Al-Hous, and Wadi al-Fayd. He indicated that field teams carried out intensive work over the past two days and Friday to remove sediments and obstacles from flash flood channels and address blockages at water crossings, with special attention given to the south of the river area due to its low-lying nature and proximity to mountainous regions.
Raqqa governorate experienced a severe rainstorm over the past two days, causing flash floods and floods that damaged several areas. Emergency and rescue teams responded to incoming reports and carried out rescue and evacuation operations for several individuals and families trapped by flash flood waters, including women and children.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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