Monsoon rains enhance water resources in Wadi Wurayah Reserve in Fujairah
Fujairah, April 14 / WAM / Wadi Wurayah Reserve is considered one of the most important environmental components in the Emirate of Fujairah and is the first mountain reserve in the Emirates established since 2009. It is characterized by a waterfall of fresh water flowing throughout the year within a hydrological system that allows runoff water to appear as springs upon contact with impermeable and permeable rocks in many valleys.
Seasonal rains contribute to replenishing the water resources in the reserve in a way that ensures the sustainability of wildlife and contributes to providing an environment suitable for its biodiversity.
Her Excellency Asila Al Mualla, Director General of the Fujairah Environment Authority, said that the Emirate of Fujairah witnessed large amounts of water falling in the recent rainy season, which is considered a promising indicator for the groundwater reserve, noting that the UAE is characterized by the presence of dams spread across its various regions, which enhances the water reserve and supports groundwater recharge, pointing out that the authority is examining cooperation with federal authorities to study the impact of rain in the region.
She added that the Authority is cooperating with the UAE University in implementing a joint study of the hydrological map of the Emirate of Fujairah, concerned with the locations of water and groundwater basins, including the Wadi Wurayah Reserve, and how to benefit from rainwater and sustain it in scientific ways.
Dr. Ali Al Hamoudi, Director of the Department of Biodiversity and Natural Resources at the Fujairah Environment Authority, said that this year’s season is promising for the Wadi Wurayah Reserve, especially in light of good amounts of rain, from which many plants and vegetation benefited as a result of the increased level of the waterfall in the reserve.
He added that the necessary preparations had been taken before the start of the rainy and cold season, and the work teams in the reserve were equipped to protect the animals included in the breeding program. To ensure that they are not affected by the weather conditions in the reserve, to provide them with food, and to monitor and maintain the internal roads in the reserve to facilitate the movement of crews working there.
He pointed out that there are many living organisms that live in the waterfall that is fed by the springs spread throughout the reserve, and that the seasonal rains contribute greatly to its sustainability, including the Jarrah Bremi fish, the Arabian frog, the Omani dragonfly, the sage plant, and many other types of animals and insects.
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