King Talal Dam hits 77.6% capacity after heavy rains across Jordan
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- As of Tuesday, the King Talal Dam has reached 77.6% capacity (52 million cubic meters) following a massive surge of inflow at 270 cubic meters per second from the Zarqa River and feeding wadis.
- The Ministry of Water and Irrigation is currently monitoring the dam's structural integrity and spillway systems as it nears maximum capacity; these levels are expected to secure irrigation needs and bolster food security for the upcoming agricultural cycle.
Water levels at the King Talal Dam in Jerash Governorate rose sharply over the past several hours as heavy rainfall and flash floods from feeding wadis surged into the reservoir.
Storage
According to official data released on January 13, 2026, the dam is experiencing a massive instantaneous inflow of approximately 270.0 cubic meters per second.
This surge reflects the intensity of precipitation in central Jordan and the subsequent flooding of the Zarqa River, the dam's primary feeder.
The current status of the facility is as follows:
- Current Storage: 52,000,000 cubic meters
- Storage Percentage: 77.6%
- Total Capacity: 67,000,000 cubic meters
- Remaining Volume to Full Capacity: Approximately 15,000,000 cubic meters
Monitoring and Precautionary Measures
Given the extraordinary rate of inflow, the Jordan Valley Authority and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation are closely monitoring the structural integrity of the dam and its spillway systems.
Engineers are on-site to manage the massive volumes of water and ensure the safety of the facility as it nears its maximum limit.
The King Talal Dam serves as a critical pillar for Jordan's agricultural sector, particularly for the central and southern Jordan Valley.
These promising storage levels are expected to secure the water requirements for the upcoming agricultural cycles, significantly bolstering the Kingdom’s food security.
