Amman: The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Tuesday announced that the current rainy season has recorded rainfall surpassing 60% of the long-term annual average of 8.1 billion cubic meters. This figure represents about 135% of the total rainfall received in the Kingdom during the last rainy season.
According to Jordan News Agency, Assistant Secretary General at the Ministry, Omar Salameh, highlighted that this season's rainfall ratio is both positive and encouraging. It notably exceeds the rainfall levels recorded for the same period last season, which stood at 12.4%, and the season before that, which was at 40%.
Salameh noted that the increased rainfall has successfully contributed to filling seven dams in the south and the Buwayda Dam in the north. This development is expected to positively influence agriculture and groundwater recharge. He expressed optimism that northern dams might reach their full capacity by the end of the season.
Despite these optimistic indicators, Salameh emphasized that Jordan continues to face a significant water deficit, estimated at more than 450 million cubic meters. This situation underscores the necessity for wise management of water resources to maximize the benefits of the current season for agriculture, livestock, and springs.