Dhamar:A water project for the Alu Mikhlaf Bani As'ad area was inaugurated on Wednesday in the Jabal Al-Sharq district of Dhamar governorate. The initiative aims to serve 3,000 residents across the villages in the Mikhlaf Bani As'ad area.
According to Yemen News Agency, the project was implemented by the governorate's branch of the General Authority for Rural Water Projects, with funding from the Central Emergency Development Interventions Unit at the Ministry of Local Administration, Development, and Rural Affairs. The project, costing 102 million Yemeni Rials, includes the rehabilitation of a water well, the supply and installation of an integrated solar-powered pumping system, and the construction of a water distribution network with distribution points and related infrastructure.
During the inauguration, Engineer Mohammed Al-Qawsi, Director of the Authority's branch in the governorate, emphasized the Authority's dedication to operating government-run water projects using solar energy. He urged residents to maintain the facilities and use water efficiently to ensure sustainability. Mohsen Shaqdam, Director of Jabal Al-Sharq District, stressed the importance of sustainable development projects, particularly water, as a priority for local authorities.
Engineer Nasser Ayed from the Central Unit for Emergency Development Interventions stated that the project aligns with the leadership's focus on remote areas with significant water needs. The initiative incorporates alternative energy sources to reduce operational costs, benefiting the local population.
Ali Hadi, head of the beneficiaries' committee, praised the collaborative efforts in securing the community's drinking water, describing the project as a service-oriented outcome of the September 21st Revolution, addressing local needs effectively.
