Wadi Dayqah Dam gate to be opened between these dates

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the opening of the Wadi Dayqah dam gate during the period from 14-27 April 2022 to drain about 20 million cubic metres of water.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources announced the opening of the Wadi Dayqah dam gate to drain about 20 million cubic metres of water during the period from 14-27 April 2022.

A ministry circular explained that the aim of opening the dam’s gate is to feed the underground reservoir for the farms of the people of the Daghamr and Hail Al Ghaf regions.

The Ministry called on citizens to stay away from the valley and abide by safety instructions.

It is worth noting that the Wadi Dayqah Dam has a storage capacity of 100 million m3 and a height of 75 meters.