3Opening StatementH.E. Eng. Raed Abu SoudMinister of Water and IrrigationJordan suffers from water scarcity, which poses a threat that would affect all sectors that depend on the availability of water for the sustainability of activities for their development and prosperity.Water is an essential element for the uses of households, industry and agriculture, the growing water deficit from one year to another and increasing challenges in light of the increasing population because of Syrian influx to Jordan poses a serious threat which will leave its impact on all sectors.The availability of information is one of the most important determinants of dealing with the situation and the development of strategies, policies and plans. The information availability contributes to making the right decisions and helps all concerned sectors to understand and accept the decisions that will have an impact on the sectors development and growth. Consequently, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation is issuing this bulletin to provide information to stakeholders in the water sector such as individuals, the public and private sectors in addition to the funding and donors agencies of the water sector. We hope that the published information will be of assistance to all stakeholders and other parties that may have an interest in the water sector, provided that we continue to provide such information in the future and on a periodic basis by all available channels.
Jordan Water SectorFacts & Figures20174Opening StatementH.E. Eng. Ali SubahSecretary General - Ministry of Waterand IrrigationThe Ministry of Water and Irrigation has the mandate to develop studies, strategies, policies and plans for the water sector, in collaboration with the Water Authority of Jordan, the Jordan Valley Authority and the water companies operating throughout Jordan.These studies and strategies are made available to the decision makers to be used in the most optimal manner for water resources management, directing them to demand areas, according to the priorities to ensure provision of water to various users; domestic, industrial and agricultural.Within the interest of the water sector to implement the principle of transparency in providing the water sector facts and figures to the stakeholders and those interested in the water situation of Jordan, the ministry is publishing this information bulletin that aggregates and describes the water sector.The information herewith is the result and outcome of the efforts of Ministry of Water and Irrigation staff who work to serve Jordan and its citizens. The ministry intends to publish this information and update it periodically. This publication is intended to facilitate access to information for all. Hence, we welcome any positive feedback to improve this bulletin in the future.
5Rainfall Volumes from (2007-2017) and the long term rateyearRainfall Volume(MCM)Long-term Rate(MCM)Deviation fromLong term Rate2006/200776838313-6302007/200851948269-30752008/200963798243-18642009/2010872882494792010/201164778225-17482011/201259438195-22522012/201381208194-742013/201472288181-953
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