بلدية غزة تنظف مصارف الأمطار وتطالب بتوفير عمّال

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Gaza Municipality Cleans Stormwater Gullies and Calls for Workforce and Material Support

The Sanitation Department teams of Gaza Municipality have been working to clean accessible stormwater gullies in Gaza City, addressing 2,400 out of a total of 4,400 gullies. These efforts include hotspot areas prone to flooding in preparation for the winter season, with the gullies requiring weekly inspections.

This marks the second consecutive winter as Gaza endures ongoing aggression by Israeli forces for over a year. The resulting accumulation of rubble and debris in the city's streets has exacerbated a severe health and environmental crisis, causing blockages in both stormwater and sewage gullies.

The municipality has reported a critical shortage of covers for stormwater gullies, aggravating the issue further. In response, temporary covers are being fabricated using basic methods, but the municipality has urgently requested the provision of adequate, proper gully covers and manhole lids.

Additionally, the challenges extend beyond blocked gullies. A major concern is the risk of overflow from the Sheikh Radwan stormwater pond due to the failure of its main drainage line. Since the onset of the aggression, the municipality has consistently appealed for the urgent repair of this critical infrastructure.

Gaza Municipality has called on international and donor organizations to intervene immediately by facilitating the supply of specialized pipes needed to repair the main drainage line before the rainy season begins. It has also requested additional workers to support the cleaning of stormwater gullies to mitigate potential flooding.