Damascus is facing a significant water crisis, attributed to the driest winter in nearly seven decades, as reported by Ahmad Darwish of the Damascus City Water Supply Authority. The Ein al-Fijeh spring, critical for supplying 70% of the cityâs water, is operating at its lowest level since 1956. Residents are advised to conserve water due to shortages threatening to worsen in summer, prompting many to purchase water from private tankers. The situation is compounded by electricity cuts affecting water delivery, exacerbating the already critical water scarcity in the area.
I have been working at the Ein al-Fijeh spring for 33 years and this is the first year it is that dry.
The people of Damascus are used to having water every day and to drinking tap water coming from the Ein al-Fijeh spring, but unfortunately the spring is now weak.
From what we are seeing, we are heading toward difficult conditions regarding water.
In order to cope for the rest of the year, people will have to reduce their consumption.
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