Floods caused extensive damage to ponds, dams in Duhok, repair efforts underway

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The Duhok Irrigation Directorate has reported significant damage to ponds and dams in Duhok province following the floods that occurred in mid-March. In response, a committee has been established by the governor of Duhok to initiate repair efforts swiftly.

Heja Abdulwahid, Director of Duhok Irrigation, informed Kurdistan24 today that the floods in mid-March inflicted severe damage on ponds and dams across Duhok. The governor of Duhok promptly formed a committee to commence repairs without delay.

Abdulwahid disclosed that out of the 51 ponds constructed by the Kurdistan Regional Government in Duhok, all have sustained various degrees of damage due to the floods. Both completed and unfinished ponds have been affected, necessitating urgent restoration measures.

The committee, tasked with assessing the extent of the damage, will conduct site visits to different areas next week to evaluate the condition of the ponds and devise a comprehensive repair plan.

The floods, which struck KRG provinces on March 19, 2024, inundated several neighborhoods, causing water to enter houses and leading to road closures. Mansour Barzani, commander of the 1st and May Army and representative of President Barzani, affirmed the commitment to support affected communities and provide necessary assistance during a press conference on March 21, 2024.

Subsequently, on March 22, 2024, Mansour Barzani visited flood-affected neighborhoods in Duhok, emphasizing the commencement of cleanup operations as part of the second phase of the response effort.

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Barzani reiterated the dedication of the 1st and May Army to serve the Kurdish people and underscored the importance of ongoing cleanup operations, house visits, and compensation for affected individuals and areas, echoing Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's statement that their priority is serving the people.

Efforts to restore the damaged ponds and dams underscore the resilience and proactive approach of local authorities in addressing the aftermath of natural disasters and ensuring the welfare of residents in Duhok province.