Enhancing water drainage from Mashqita Dam in preparation for incoming rainfall
The Water Resources Directorate in Latakia is monitoring the state of water storage in the Mashqita Dam, amid ongoing water inflows and rising lake levels, while taking the necessary measures to regulate discharge and manage the reservoir according to water data and needs.
The lake level at the dam reached 69.39 meters, with a storage volume of 156.406 million cubic meters. To keep up with the increase in inflows and secure additional storage capacity, water discharge into the river channel was enhanced.
The amount of water passed through the irrigation intake was increased from 10 to 15 cubic meters per second, while water flow through the Ain al-Bayda tunnel continues at a rate of one cubic meter per second, for the benefit of the treatment plant and to secure drinking water.
These measures are part of the water storage management plan and raising the dam's readiness to handle the expected inflows during upcoming rain waves, helping to reduce the risks of rising water levels and potential floods. The General Authority for Water Resources extends thanks and appreciation to the staff of the Latakia Water Resources Directorate for their efforts in monitoring water conditions and taking the necessary actions.
