Managing Runoff and Preventing Damage to Farmland in Khatam

Yazd – Head of Khatam County's Agricultural Jihad announced the review of high-risk areas and preventive measures to manage runoff and protect farmland, water wells and greenhouse units.

Yazd- The Director of Agricultural Jihad of Khatam city announced the investigation of high-risk areas and the adoption of preventive measures for the management of runoff and the protection of agricultural lands, water wells and greenhouse units.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan, quoted from the public relations of the Agricultural Jihad Organization of Yazd Province, Nasser Mahmoudi said: due to the topography of the region and the difference in the height of the old and new roads, there is a possibility of accumulation of runoff and damage to access roads, agricultural wells, pistachio fields and greenhouse units. Therefore, it is necessary to take preventive measures to direct and control runoff.

Referring to the situation of Shahryari Alia village in Chahak district, he added: despite the construction of three earth dams in this area, in case of heavy rains, there is still a possibility of flooding of agricultural lands and parts of the village, and preventive measures should be taken according to the conditions of the area.

The Director of Khatam County Agricultural Jihad considered the creation of runoff control pits in the lands of Hassan Qarai region with the participation of farmers and users as one of the solutions to reduce possible risks and said: the implementation of this plan can help guide and control runoff, prevent water accumulation and reduce damage to infrastructure and agricultural production.

Mahmoudi also emphasized the necessity of cooperation of the operators with executive bodies and timely identification of vulnerable points and considered the principled management of runoff as an important measure to protect the capital of the agricultural sector of Khatam city.