Jordan’s water reserves surge as southern dams reach full capacity

• Jordan's southern water reserves have seen a major recovery, with the strategic Mujib Dam and four other reservoirs reaching full capacity following intense seasonal rainfall.
• The current season has already surpassed 85% of the previous year’s total precipitation.

Recent heavy rainfall across the kingdom has delivered "excellent" yields for Jordan's strategic water reserves, particularly in the south, said the Ministry of Water and Irrigation spokesperson Omar Salameh.

The influx of water marks a significant turnaround for the nation’s water situation following several years of persistent drought.

Southern Dams Hit Maximum Storage

The Ministry reported that the rainfall was concentrated heavily in the southern governorates, leading to the total filling of five dams.

Among these is the Mujib Dam, the largest in southern Jordan, which successfully gathered approximately 25 million cubic meters of water.

Surpassing Previous Seasonal Totals

The ministry revealed that the rainfall recorded during this period has already exceeded 85% of the total precipitation Jordan received throughout the entire previous year.

The current season is described as "promising," noting its potential to mitigate the cumulative effects of past water scarcities and improve the health of the kingdom’s aquifers.

Efficiency in Water Harvesting

Addressing the technical side of resource management, Salameh emphasized that Jordan remains a global leader in water harvesting efficiency.

According to international standards, the kingdom ranks among the most capable nations in storm-water utilization, successfully capturing between 75% and 80% of all harvestable runoff.