Council urges urgent fix for rainwater drainage Ghadeer Alkumaish

TDT | Manama

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During its 17th regular meeting, attended by several government entities, the Northern Municipal Council called for urgent action to address rainwater drainage and stagnant water accumulation, warning of rising public health and environmental risks.

Members said the lack of coordination slowed efforts to address recurring flooding and water pooling in several areas, which they warned contributed to mosquito proliferation and related health concerns.

Council member Abdullah Al-Dhuwadi said the problem has persisted for years, with some locations seeing worsening water accumulation. He highlighted overlapping responsibilities among authorities, which complicates efforts to implement a clear solution.

Abdullah Mubarak Al-Qubaisi also stressed that drainage issues have remained unresolved for more than four years, calling for immediate and practical measures rather than further delay, citing risks to public health and the environment.

Representing the Ministry of Health, Mohammed Al-Awadhi said mosquito control and stagnant water management are shared responsibilities across multiple agencies.

He noted ongoing coordination with municipalities and the Supreme Council for Environment, adding that monitoring and field response efforts continue.

At the conclusion of the meeting, members unanimously agreed to submit a letter to the Prime Minister through the Minister of Municipal Affairs, urging accelerated and comprehensive action on the drainage system issue.

Al Lawzi mosque plan approved

A proposal to establish a permanent mosque in Al Lawzi, responding to the growing demand for worship space in the rapidly developing area., submitted by council member Zainab Mahmood Al Derazi, was unanimously endorsed during the council’s regular meeting. It recommends converting a plot in Block 1020, originally designated for a kindergarten, into a mosque to be managed by the Sunni Endowments Directorate.

An urgent recommendation has been forwarded to the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture to take the necessary steps for implementation.

Council members said the decision reflects population growth in Al Lawzi, which has placed increasing pressure on existing facilities and religious infrastructure.

They noted that temporary structures currently used as a mosque are no longer sufficient, particularly during peak prayer times, making a permanent facility a pressing need.