TIRANA, Feb 23 /ATA/ Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, stated that the action plan prepared by the institution he leads aims to minimize the damages caused by heavy rainfall to agricultural infrastructure and flood protection systems.
Minister Salla stated that, in cooperation with the structures of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Directorates of Irrigation and Drainage, and following the identification and on-site assessment of damages to drainage infrastructure and flood protection systems, a comprehensive plan of priority interventions is currently in progress.
He stated that immediate measures to mitigate damages have been implemented in cooperation with local government authorities, with the objective of ensuring the operational functionality of drainage systems and protecting agricultural land.
Upon the cessation of rainfall, a comprehensive verification of issues affecting embankments and drainage systems was undertaken. The identified challenges have been incorporated into the intervention program for 2026, with the objective of reinforcing the resilience of agricultural infrastructure and enhancing protective capacities against similar occurrences in the future.
The Minister emphasized that the interventions will focus on the rehabilitation and upgrading of drainage systems, as well as the reinforcement of embankments, with the objective of ensuring more efficient water management and safeguarding agricultural production.
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