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More than a dozen dams and water canals will be built in the UAE as part of a new package of construction projects, it was announced on Friday,
The mega plan, which falls under the 'Initiatives of the UAE President', is aimed at boosting rainwater collection and increasing the country's water storage capacity to 8 million cubic metres. The goal is to prevent flooding and mitigate the impact of heavy rains on some residential areas.
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Nine dams and nine water canals spanning 9km will be built in different regions of the country, according to a report on the state-run news agency WAM. The plan also covers the expansion of two existing dams and a group of rubble barriers.
The project will be implemented within 19 months in 13 residential areas, including:
In April this year, the UAE experienced the heaviest rainfall it had seen in 75 years, grounding several flights, flooding homes and highways, and submerging cars in waters.
Soon after the record-breaking downpour, President Sheikh Mohamed ordered a thorough study of infrastructure in the country, stressing that public safety is a top priority for the UAE.
With the new construction project that comes as part of UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 , the country seeks to bolster its water facilities and infrastructure in response to the impact of climate change.
(Inputs from WAM)
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