Muscat: The Wadi An’ar Dam will be officially opened on Sunday. With a storage capacity of 16 million cubic meters and a construction cost of around RO 23 million, the dam is a critical component of Salalah’s flood mitigation system. It has been designed to manage heavy rainfall and reduce the risk of flooding in surrounding areas.

On Monday, attention will turn to the Wadi Adunub Dam, the largest in Salalah’s protection network and the second largest in Oman. With an impressive storage capacity of 83 million cubic meters and a total cost of RO 24 million, this project is expected to play a major role in controlling floodwaters originating from mountainous regions.

These projects are part of a broader effort to tackle the increasing climate-related challenges facing the Sultanate. By capturing and managing floodwaters, the dams aim to safeguard vital infrastructure such as the Port of Salalah, Raysut Industrial City, and the Salalah Free Zone. Additionally, the initiative is expected to reduce sediment accumulation in the port and support sustainable development in the region.