Al Dhahirah Executes Massive Aflaj Rehabilitation To Save The Regional Food Supply

Government Crews Aggressively Repair Ancient Water Systems Destroyed By Climate Chaos

The Al Dhahirah Governorate is battling to save its critical agricultural lifeblood. The massive project to maintain and rehabilitate the ancient aflaj systems hit 35 percent. The Ministry of Agricultural Wealth aggressively drives this massive survival operation. They must preserve these traditional irrigation systems to sustain the regional water resources. The food security of the entire governorate relies completely on this flowing water.

The aggressive project targets 15 vital falajs across various desperate local communities. Crews execute brutal maintenance work on Al-Shabini, Al-Abiyah, Al-Wata, and twelve other critical channels. They also perform highly complex well-drilling operations to revive the failing Shambuh falaj. Engineer Mubarak bin Salem Al Jabri confirmed the massive work proceeds on schedule. The teams work at an accelerated pace to beat the brutal summer heat.

Sultanate Fights The Devastating Aftermath Of The Brutal Al-Masarrat Weather Depression

They strictly enforce rigid engineering standards to guarantee the survival of the channels. Al-Jabri explained this massive project addresses the terrifying damage caused by recent storms. The brutal "Al-Masarrat" weather depression violently destroyed huge sections of the irrigation network. Floods smashed the supporting walls and filled the vital waterways with heavy debris. Crews must aggressively remove tons of rocks and dirt to restore water flow.

The Ministry previously saved 39 different falaj systems during the intense 2025 campaign. Al Dhahirah contains a staggering 579 traditional irrigation systems across its vast territory. Tragically, only 315 remain active, while brutal droughts completely killed 126 others. The government refuses to let this vital cultural and agricultural heritage die entirely. Without these water systems, the local farming economy would face total, absolute collapse.

Water is the ultimate weapon for survival in the harsh Middle East. Track the massive infrastructure projects keeping the Sultanate alive directly at Oman Day.