Urgent measures launched to address water supply shortages in local municipalities

Minister of Water Resources, Lounes Bouzegza, has unveiled emergency plans to stabilize drinking water supplies in municipalities facing shortages. Speaking at a parliamentary session, the Minister explained that the government is implementing practical solutions, including connecting affected areas to neighboring networks, drilling new wells, and developing additional water stations. In the Chlef province, the supply project for Beni Haoua, sourced from the Kef Eddir dam, has reached 65% completion, with a new 200,000 cubic meter station in the pipeline. In Oum El Bouaghi, efforts are focused on upgrading aging distribution networks to minimize water loss; 80 km of pipes have already been rehabilitated in Aïn Beïda, with another 61 km project set to begin soon. Additionally, the Ministry has launched a major operation to clear wadis of debris and weeds to facilitate proper water flow.