UAE’s Ministry of Environment and Water said an an estimated 219,300 cu m of water, or 48 million gallons, flowed into the lakes and dams located in the country’s central region following a rainfall recently.

According to Mariam Mohammed Saeed Hareb, acting assistant undersecretary for Water Resources and Nature Conservation, the medium to heavy rains that poured down on central region’s various areas also affected the north region of ‘Shoka’ and the south region of Philly.

About 151,300 cu m flowed into Nasas and the lake of Philly 1, 2 and 3 in Sharjah, while about 68,000 cu m flowed into a Ras Al Khaimah dam, she said.

The Ministry’s operational plan for 2014-2016 regarding maintenance work and dam and water installations in central region was completed in June in co-ordination with the Ministry of Public Works, said a statement.

The plan included the development and renovation of Falaj Philly so it can benefit from the rainwater harvested in Lake Philly 2. The water was transferred from the Falaj channels to Philly area where old forts and palm plantations are located, it said.

By maintaining the lakes, dams and barriers, the Ministry also hopes to promote heritage tourism as well as emphasise among workers to observe the safety requirements in accordance with the set rules and regulations. - TradeArabia News Service