Oxfam, under the supervision of the Deir Ezzor Directorate of Agriculture, completed the rehabilitation of the irrigation canal in Hawayej Diab village in the western countryside of the governorate. This contributes to improving the irrigation of approximately 6,000 dunams of agricultural land, reducing water waste, and supporting agricultural activity in the area.
Project Details and Costs
Ahmed Saleh Hussein, head of the agricultural association in Hawayej Diab, told SANA on Monday that the canal suffered from deterioration and leaks due to its earthen nature, leading to water waste and increased irrigation costs. He noted that its rehabilitation contributed to reducing farmers' costs by about 30 percent and organizing water distribution by installing regular pipes instead of random distribution points.
He pointed out the need to provide a solar energy system to operate irrigation machinery, given the high prices of fuels and electricity, expressing hope for providing support to farmers in the form of seeds and fertilizers.
Engineering Dimensions and Benefits
Nawaf Sheikh Atiya, head of the International Cooperation Department, stated during a field visit to inspect the rehabilitation works that the canal was lined with concrete over a length of 1,250 meters, after it used to cause water seepage and flood agricultural lands and adjacent homes.
He indicated that the rehabilitation works contributed to reducing water seepage and shortening the time required to deliver it to distribution points, ensuring the irrigation of approximately 6,000 dunams of agricultural land, benefiting nearly 1,000 farmers.
Timeline and Humanitarian Work
Oxfam began maintenance and rehabilitation works on the canal in October 2026 to improve the irrigation water situation in the area and reduce water losses resulting from leaks.
The British organization has been working in Syria since 2013, in partnership with local entities, to implement humanitarian and development programs that include rehabilitating water and sanitation networks, with its activities covering several governorates.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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