Darvishi: 52 km of rivers and canals in Kermanshah were dredged

Kermanshah - The CEO of Kermanshah Regional Water Company announced the dredging of 52 kilometers of rivers and waterways in the province and the reopening of more than 50 intersections without suitable water crossings to reduce the risk of flooding.

In a conversation with Mehr reporter, Bahram Darvishi, referring to the measures taken to prevent possible flood damage, said: So far, 52 kilometers of rivers and canals in the province have been dredged, with priority being given to populated areas, and the reopening and dredging operations of more than 50 intersections with inadequate water carrying capacity have also been completed.

Emphasizing the necessity of identifying high-risk areas, he added: zoning of accident-prone and flood-prone areas, informing and warning residents of areas at risk, and continuous control of the capacity of dam reservoirs should be on the agenda. Also, the readiness of hydromechanical equipment and dams' discharge valves requires continuous monitoring.

The CEO of Kermanshah Regional Water Company stated that the preventive measures should be continuously followed and the documentation of the performed activities should be recorded.

Referring to the need to pay attention to river and urban floods at the same time, especially in small watersheds, Darvishi said: In basins that have a short concentration time, heavy and short-term rains can cause rapid runoff in a short period of time and cause sudden floods.

He continued: Identifying sensitive points, checking the water capacity of roads and crossing structures and providing the possibility of quick response in emergency situations are among the measures that should be followed seriously.

The CEO of Kermanshah Regional Water Company also pointed out the possibility of El Nino affecting the weather patterns and noted: the intensity of this phenomenon alone does not determine the amount and pattern of precipitation in the region, and other long-term indicators and weather conditions also play a role in intensifying or reducing its consequences.

In the end, Darvishi emphasized the necessity of continuous monitoring of meteorological forecasts and maintaining preparation for different rainfall scenarios and said: "The continuation of technical and preventive measures in rivers and canals is followed with the aim of increasing preparedness against possible floods and reducing damages caused by heavy rains."