Eng. Hazem El-Ashmouni Governor of Al-Sharkia delegated Deputy Governor Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Moaty to receive and accompany Dr. Hani Sweilem, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, during his inspection tour of Abu Hammad Center. The tour aimed to monitor the state of the water and irrigation system during the peak water demand period and to assess the needs of farmers. Also present were Engineer Mohamed Qassem, Head of the Central Administration for Water Resources and Irrigation in Al-Sharqia, and Engineer Sami Moagel, Head of Abu Hammad City Council.

Highlights of the inspection tour:

• The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation and the Deputy Governor inspected 28.75 km long Saidiya Canal, which serves 28,335 feddans of agricultural land in the Abu Hammad and Faqous districts. They monitored the water supply to agricultural lands and ensured the efficiency of ongoing dredging and maintenance work to meet farmers' water needs during the summer season and guarantee water reaches the ends of the canals.

• Governor of Sharqia met with the Secretary of the Water Users Association in Belbeis and a number of beneficiaries along the irrigation canal to listen to their requests and suggestions. He directed that these requests be studied promptly and that the necessary action be taken in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

The beneficiaries praised the Ministry's efforts during the current summer season, the availability of water in the necessary quantities and at the appropriate times for irrigation, and the swift cooperation of the governorate's executive bodies in responding to any complaints submitted by them.

The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation stated that the Ministries of Irrigation and Agriculture will continue to monitor the cleaning of irrigation canals by beneficiaries and will issue violation reports in cases of dumping garbage in waterways, in accordance with the ministerial circular issued on this matter. He also emphasized cooperation with water users associations in implementing the ministerial circular to protect waterways from pollution.

Governor of Al-Sharkia affirmed that they are maintaining full coordination with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation to preserve water resources, maximize their utilization, and ensure that irrigation water reaches all agricultural lands, thus supporting agricultural development plans and achieving stability for farmers. The Deputy Governor: We appreciate the efforts exerted by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in developing the irrigation system and cleaning canals and drains, which contributes to supporting the agricultural sector and maintaining food security.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation:

A comprehensive plan is being implemented for the periodic cleaning of canals using specialized equipment to ensure that water reaches the ends of the canals and that all agricultural lands benefit from the allocated water flows.

Message from Eng. Hazem El-Ashmouni:

We urge all citizens and farmers not to throw waste or garbage into canals, drains, and waterways, in order to protect them from pollution and ensure the continued flow of water to the ends of the canals, because preserving water is a national duty and a shared responsibility that requires everyone's cooperation.