On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani convened a meeting to discuss the impact of recent rains. The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Ministers of Interior and Trade, the Mayor of Baghdad, the General Coordinator for Governorate Affairs, the Deputy Director of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, and representatives from various ministries.
During the meeting, al-Sudani received a detailed briefing on how the recent rains had affected services and agricultural lands in Iraq. The primary goal of the meeting was to assess damage accurately and develop strategies to contain and address it effectively. Al-Sudani also discussed with attendees how challenging weather conditions during harvesting operations and service projects have impacted government operations.
The Prime Minister reviewed various aspects of agriculture, such as harvesting, marketing, and grain storage operations. Additionally, he examined water levels in dams to determine whether rainfall can be used to improve water storage and utilization in Iraq. The Minister of Interior presented a report on measures taken by his ministry’s National Center for Crisis and Disaster Management in response to recent rains.
Al-Sudani emphasized that continued relief efforts are needed for those affected by flood waves. He stressed that efforts should be increased to market grains due to unfavorable weather conditions in Iraq. Overall, this meeting aimed at addressing the impact of rain waves on agricultural lands and developing necessary measures to mitigate their effects.
In conclusion, al-Sudani highlighted that this meeting was an opportunity for officials from different sectors to come together and address common challenges faced by the country due to climate change. He encouraged all participants to work collaboratively towards finding long-term solutions that would help minimize future disasters caused by natural calamities like floods.
