Authorities in Syria have closed the final spillway gate at the Euphrates Dam on Tuesday, following a two-week period during which the gates were opened to alleviate pressure that caused severe flooding in the eastern region. The floods, which occurred in late May, damaged over 123 acres of farmland and left numerous water stations partially or completely out of service, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Water flow now through turbines
The Ministry of Energy confirmed that water releases from the Euphrates Dam are now at 700 cubic meters per second, flowing entirely through power-generation turbines. Heavy rainfall in late May, combined with increased inflows from Turkiye, had prompted Syrian authorities to open the spillway gates for the first time in decades to ensure the dam's safety.
Restoration of water stations
The General Authority for Water Resources reported that 30 water stations were restored to service this week. The surging water levels along the Euphrates River had affected approximately 2,400 families in the provinces of Raqqa and Deir Ezzor.
Aid and relief efforts
Authorities have dispatched medical supplies, food baskets, and boats through aid charities to assist residents who evacuated their homes in low-lying areas. The efforts aim to support those displaced by the floods and mitigate further damage.
