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Jordan News
6 days ago
- Health
- Jordan News
Gaza Municipality: Severe Thirst Grips the City Amid Only 12% of Water Supply Being Delivered - Jordan News
The spokesperson for Gaza Municipality, Assem Al-Nabeeh, has warned of a looming 'health and environmental disaster' engulfing Gaza City due to a critical shortage in water supplies. The city is currently experiencing extreme thirst, with individuals receiving less than 5 liters of water per day for all purposes—including drinking, cooking, bathing, and hygiene—far below the international standard of at least 100 liters per person per day. اضافة اعلان In a statement to Al-Mamlaka TV, Al-Nabeeh said that only 12% of Gaza's daily water needs are being met, noting that most areas in the city are severely affected. He highlighted that eastern neighborhoods are suffering the most, as municipal teams are unable to access the control valves and distribution lines of the Mekorot water system, a main source of water for Gaza. He further explained that over 75% of the municipality's central wells are out of service, and more than 100,000 linear meters of water networks have been damaged. The municipality's capacity to respond to the crisis is extremely limited due to a severe lack of fuel, equipment, heavy machinery, and maintenance materials. Al-Nabeeh added that the desalination plant in the northwestern part of Gaza, which previously supplied more than 10% of the city's water, has completely ceased operations since the beginning of the aggression due to extensive damage, and no resources are available to repair or restart it. He stressed that the inability to access the Mekorot distribution lines in the eastern zone is preventing engineers from assessing or repairing the network, and called for immediate access for municipal teams to carry out critical maintenance. The water shortage has led to a surge in intestinal and skin diseases, particularly among children in shelter centers, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The municipality reiterated its urgent plea to allow the entry of sufficient fuel, maintenance materials, and equipment, and to enable technical teams to access vital facilities in order to mitigate the disaster and alleviate the suffering of the population.
Jordan News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordan Extends Condolences to Iraq Over Victims of Shopping Center Fire in Kut - Jordan News
Jordan Extends Condolences to Iraq Over Victims of Shopping Center Fire in Kut The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Republic of Iraq following the tragic fire at a shopping center in the city of Kut, eastern Iraq, which resulted in dozens of casualties and injuries. اضافة اعلان Ministry spokesperson Sufyan Al-Qudah affirmed Jordan's solidarity and full support for the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Iraq in the wake of this painful incident. He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Source: Al-Mamlaka TV
Jordan News
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Jordan News
6.4 Billion Cubic Meters of Rainfall in Jordan Last Year - Jordan News
6.4 Billion Cubic Meters of Rainfall in Jordan Last Year The total rainfall in Jordan since the beginning of last year's wet season reached approximately 6.4 billion cubic meters, significantly boosting water storage in dams and desert reservoirs, according to the annual report by the Ministry of Water. اضافة اعلان The report, monitored by Al-Mamlaka TV, indicated that the highest rainfall occurred generally in high-altitude areas, with the northwestern regions receiving the most precipitation. The cumulative rainfall across all water basins amounted to 6.4 billion cubic meters. By the end of 2024, the total water storage reached about 406,487,204 cubic meters, compared to 118,685,186 cubic meters at the end of 2023. The total water inflow during the 2023–2024 season was approximately 187,214,747 cubic meters, while the outflow amounted to 219,082,967 cubic meters. According to the report, the water stored in each dam by the end of 2024 was as follows: Wahda Dam: 1,327,000 m³ Arab Dam: 5,538,000 m³ Zuqlaq Dam: 931,330 m³ Kufranjah Dam: 2,238,813 m³ King Talal Dam: 31,105,136 m³ Karak Dam: 265,583 m³ Wadi Shuaib Dam: 246,585 m³ Kafrein Dam: 3,453,232 m³ Zarqa Ma'in Dam: 134,879 m³ Wala Dam: 1,691,742 m³ Mujib Dam: 11,093,615 m³ Tannur Dam: 5,213,200 m³ Ibn Hammad Dam: 300,000 m³ Fidan Dam: 1,195,877 m³ Lajoun Dam: 49,761 m³ Wadi Rahma Dam: 188,490 m³ The report also highlighted that water services covered over 98% of Jordan's population, while sanitation services reached more than 65%. The Ministry aims to raise sanitation coverage to 70% in the coming years. The Ministry continues to implement its plans, including accelerating strategic projects to secure new water sources, such as the National Carrier Project, a strategic initiative to desalinate Red Sea water in Aqaba and transport it to all governorates. The project is designed to provide 300 million cubic meters of water, powered by renewable energy, aiming for 31% of Jordan's energy to come from renewables by 2030. The water sector is making continuous efforts to improve the water situation by finding new and alternative sources, reducing water loss by 2% annually to save additional volumes, and intensifying campaigns to curb illegal water use, thereby safeguarding national water security. Efforts are also ongoing to enhance water use efficiency across all sectors, ensure better service delivery to citizens, and achieve integrated water resource management for optimal water use. Source: Al-Mamlaka TV
Jordan News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Treasury Bonds Worth JD 100 Million Issued - Jordan News
Treasury Bonds Worth JD 100 Million Issued The Central Bank of Jordan, on behalf of the government, issued the 19th treasury bond offering of the year on Monday, with a total value of 100 million Jordanian dinars. اضافة اعلان According to data reviewed by Al-Mamlaka TV, the maturity date for this issuance is set for July 8, 2030, while the settlement date is July 8, 2025. Treasury bonds are long-term financing instruments with maturities ranging between two and twenty years, and include government or treasury bonds as well as corporate bonds issued by companies. In contrast, treasury bills are short-term government debt instruments with maturities ranging from 3 to 12 months. They are considered low-risk financial tools and are actively traded in financial markets through buying and selling. — Al-Mamlaka
Jordan News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Trump: Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Could Be Reached This Week - Jordan News
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that it was encouraging to hear that the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas had responded 'positively' to the latest U.S.-brokered proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. اضافة اعلان Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said: 'It's good that Hamas responded in a positive spirit… There may be a ceasefire agreement this week,' while noting he had not yet been fully briefed on the latest status of the negotiations. According to Israeli media, officials confirmed that Israel has received a response from Hamas regarding the proposed ceasefire plan. Israeli authorities are currently reviewing the details of that response. An Israeli official, quoted by local media, anticipated indirect talks between Israel and Hamas to begin soon, following the 'positive' response to the two-month truce proposal. Reports also indicated that an Israeli delegation is expected to travel to Doha for further negotiations on the terms of the agreement, according to Al-Mamlaka TV's correspondent.
