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How long will the water stock in Algeria last? Minister of Water reveals

May 10, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
How long will the water stock in Algeria last? Minister of Water reveals

The Minister of Water, Lounes Bouzegza, revealed that the current water stock at the country's dams is sufficient to meet the needs of families for up to two years, emphasizing the need for effective management of water resources to ensure a regular and continuous supply of drinking water, especially during the summer. The minister explained, during a work visit to the Médéa province, that about 20 dams across the country have exceeded 100% capacity, while the average capacity of the remaining dams is 60% thanks to recent rainfall, confirming that the significant funding allocated by the state to the irrigation sector should directly reflect on improving water supply services. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

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