Protecting the Historic Zarch Qanat from Flood Risk; Vulnerable Points Identified

Yazd – The director of Jihad-e Keshavarzi in Zarch County announced plans to identify the vulnerable points of the historic Zarch qanat and estimate preventive measures aimed at reducing potential flood damage.

Yazd- The Director of Agricultural Jihad of Zarch County announced plans to identify the vulnerable points of the historic Zarch Aqueduct and estimate preventive measures with the aim of reducing possible damages caused by floods.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan, citing the public relations of the Agricultural Jihad Organization of Yazd Province, Sidasghar Naboizadeh, referring to the necessity of protecting the historic Zarch aqueduct against natural hazards, stated: Considering the warnings about the possibility of heavy rains and floods, it is necessary to identify the vulnerable parts of this valuable water structure and plan for preventive measures.

He added: In this regard, with the presence of the representative of the Zarch Aqueduct and the experts of the agricultural Jihad of the city, the solutions to secure and protect this historical monument were examined and it was decided that the route of the aqueduct and the parts at risk should be evaluated in the field as soon as possible in the presence of the members of the Aqueduct Council, the experts of the Agricultural Jihad and the officials of the Cultural Heritage Base of the Aqueduct.

The Director of Agricultural Jihad of Zarch County emphasized the need to identify critical points and estimate protection needs and stated: The results of this assessment can be the basis for prioritizing executive actions and targeted allocation of funds to strengthen the physical protection of the aqueduct and prevent possible damages.

Naboizadeh also emphasized the need for coordination between the responsible institutions and directing funds towards preventive measures and said: "Protection of the historical and water infrastructures of the region requires timely planning, interdepartmental cooperation and preparation against natural hazards."

In the end, he pointed out that the historical aqueduct of Zarch, as one of the valuable water and historical heritages of the region, needs continuous care and basic protective measures, and timely identification of threats can provide the protection of this work against possible flood risks.