Today, the office of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Al-Qunfudhah Governorate, in cooperation with the General Irrigation Authority, began releasing approximately 7 million cubic meters of water from Wadi Qanuna Dam by opening the dam gates for 20 days, aiming to meet farmers' needs and raise the groundwater level in wells adjacent to the valley course.

Director General of the branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the Makkah Region, Engineer Walid bin Ibrahim Al Daghis, explained that the release process is carried out in coordination with the Emirate of Makkah Region, the General Directorate of Civil Defense, and relevant authorities, ensuring the smooth flow of water and the safety of lives and property.

He pointed out that the water will contribute to irrigating agricultural lands located on the banks of the valley and feeding the groundwater wells that are the main source for sustaining agricultural activity in the region, indicating that the continued flow over 20 days supports the abundance and quality of agricultural production during the season.

He added that Wadi Qanuna hosts productive farms for local crops, most notably sesame, sorghum, and vegetables, in addition to tropical fruits, foremost among which is mango, noting that the valley extends from the foothills of the Sarawat Mountains, passing through the villages of Bani Bahir Center in Al-Ardiyat Governorate and Sabt Al-Jarah Center in Al-Qunfudhah Governorate, until it empties into the Red Sea.

He stressed that Wadi Qanuna Dam plays an important role in protecting against the dangers of floods, in addition to its contribution to supporting agricultural development and serving the centers of Khamis Harb, Sabt Al-Jarah, and Ahad Bani Zaid and their affiliated villages.

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture called on citizens and residents to stay away from the valley course throughout the discharge period, and also urged farmers not to create any obstacles that might affect the water flow, and to prepare their lands to receive irrigation water, while adhering to the safety instructions issued by the Civil Defense and the competent authorities.