Djibouti signs deal to clear rainwater collectors
The National Office for Water and Sanitation and the Urban Renewal Agency will work on flood prevention in four city districts.
The National Office for Water and Sanitation (ONEAD) and the Urban Renewal Agency (ARULoS) signed an agreement to clear rainwater collectors in Djibouti-ville. Mohamed Fouad Abdo of ONEAD and Abdourahman Ali Ahmed of ARULoS signed the deal at the Ministry of City. The work will focus on districts 3, 4, 5, and 6 to improve rainwater drainage, reduce water stagnation, and prevent flooding.
The agreement aims to restore the evacuation capacity for rainwater and protect residents and homes from floods. The Ministry of City, led by Amina Abdi Aden, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Livestock, led by Radwan Abdillahi Bahdon, will combine their skills and resources. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to better manage rainwater and strengthen urban infrastructure against bad weather.
Authorities stated the agreement shows a commitment to coordinating public institutions for sanitation, flood risk prevention, and population protection. The two agencies will use their operational structures to carry out the clearing work.
Why it mattersResidents of districts 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Djibouti-ville face reduced flood risk due to the agreement.