The Minister of Water Resources conducted an inspection tour of the Balad and Dujail districts in the Salah al-Din Governorate to assess the state of water services and identify the main challenges facing the irrigation sector. The visit included meetings with local leaders and tribal figures to listen to citizens' demands. The Minister directed the implementation of urgent technical measures to enhance the efficiency of the irrigation system, which included solving the issue of rising groundwater levels, replacing certain water outlets to improve flow, and transforming and encasing several drains to reduce pollution. The directives also covered lining main canals and providing specialized machinery to ensure ongoing maintenance and dredging operations in the targeted areas.