Irbid: Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Soud, visited the Yarmouk Water Company (YWC) to meet with Director General Mohammad Amayreh and other officials. The visit aimed to evaluate the current water supply services in the northern regions and ensure the efficient delivery of distribution programs.
According to Jordan News Agency, the visit was part of a broader initiative to assess water allocation schedules and discuss preparations for the summer of 2026. Abu Soud emphasized the importance of adequately preparing to meet water needs, securing necessary resources, and implementing distribution programs as planned. These efforts are aimed at addressing citizens’ concerns promptly and ensuring readiness for the upcoming summer season.
During the meeting, Abu Soud highlighted the government’s commitment to implementing King Abdullah II’s directives to address water challenges and serve citizens equitably across all regions. He stressed that the Ministry, along with the Water Authority of Jordan, the Jordan Valley Authority, and water companies, is working to enhance service efficiency and improve water and sanitation services.
The entities are also focused on securing drinking and irrigation water needs and are expediting the provision of additional sources to certain areas. Abu Soud noted the importance of completing maintenance and operational work and effectively monitoring ongoing projects in the northern governorates.
He instructed the YWC authorities to address all observations made during the tour to ensure citizens receive optimal services. During the visit, he reviewed various projects and listened to progress reports from officials. YWC’s Director General provided an update on efforts to reduce water loss, improve supply, and ease the burden on citizens.