Coinciding with the opening of the Hama Spring Festival.. The Water Resources Directorate opens the Rastan Dam's water to irrigate agricultural lands and boost tourism
The Water Resources Directorate has started releasing water from the Rastan Dam, coinciding with the opening of the 2026 Hama Spring Festival. This is part of a plan aimed at serving both the agricultural and tourism sectors at the same time.
The water release comes to meet the irrigation needs of the surrounding farmland, supporting the continuity of the agricultural season and addressing the needs of local farmers, while also taking advantage of this step to boost tourism activities alongside the festival events.
This initiative provides an opportunity to showcase the water and natural features of the Rastan Dam to visitors and festival attendees, enhancing Hama’s appeal as a tourist destination during the spring season.
This move contributes to a double benefit for the area, combining support for agricultural production with the promotion of local tourism assets, reflecting the integration of water resources with economic and tourism development in the governorate.
