Oman
Oman To Build Three Dams To Control Wadi Flooding
Oman has announced plans to build three dams to prevent flooding in the sultanate.
Sultan Haitham issued three royal decrees on Tuesday to construct dams at Wadi Al Ansab in Muscat governorate, at Wadi Tahwa in South Al Sharqiyah governorate and at Wadi Al Zuhaimi in North Al Batinah.
The decrees say the local authorities may acquire land, if needed, under Oman’s Public Utility Expropriation Law.
Flooding in Oman’s wadis has become more frequent in recent years, particularly as they can fill up fast and without warning during heavy thundershowers.
The Royal Oman Police have previously issued a warning that anyone caught crossing the flooded wadis with a vehicle would face one week in prison.
