Water Minister stresses on donors’ role in supporting efforts to repair flood damage

SANAA, Aug. 10 (YPA) Minister of Water and Environment Nabil Al-Wazir on Monday stressed the important role of donors in supporting efforts to repair the damage caused by the flow of torrents due to heavy rains.

During an expanded meeting he chaired through video technology, which included UNICEF Deputy Resident Representative and Head of WASH Department in the organization, al-Wazir said that the Ministry is looking forward to coordinating efforts with the organization to implement urgent interventions regarding the damage to the water and sewage networks and maintenance equipment due to the torrents.

The Minister of Water directed the specialists to expedite the preparation of final reports on the extent of damages in all provinces, so that the Ministry could search for the funds required to start implementing the interventions in an urgent manner.

In the meeting, al-Wazir urged heads of the water bodies and institutions to assume their responsibilities to assess the damage and accelerate the technical treatments.

YPA