On Tuesday, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with the Erbil Crisis and Disaster Management Operations Room at the Erbil Governorate building for a follow-up on the November 7 floods, which claimed the lives of two civilians.

During the meeting, Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw presented a report on the causes of the flooding that affected several neighborhoods in Erbil. 

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He noted that one of the main causes was the heavy rainfall that occurred within a very short period. He also presented several proposals to prevent similar incidents in the future.

KRG Prime Minister Barzani reiterated his condolences to the families and relatives of the two people who lost their lives in the floods. 

He also thanked the Operations Room, all government teams and departments, the security and Peshmerga forces, the Barzani Charity Foundation, and the Kurdistan Foundation for their preparedness and continued efforts to assist those affected by the flooding.

KRG Prime Minister Barzani also stressed the need for further investigations to determine how to better prepare for climate change and future floods.

He also called on citizens to follow safety instructions, cooperate with emergency response teams, and assist relevant government authorities in protecting the environment and keeping their cities and areas clean by refraining from dumping rubbish and waste on streets, roads, and in manholes.

On Tuesday, KRG Prime Minister Barzani also inaugurated the “Pathway of Life” project in Erbil. The 25-km urban green space will include lakes, water channels, parks, walking and cycling paths, recreational activities, and cafes and shops.

The prime minister inspected the progress of the project and commended the engineers and workers involved.

Last year, Prime Minister Barzani laid the foundation stone for the project, which is expected to become a major tourist attraction once completed. 

“With these projects, real change is coming to the quality of life, environment, and health of our people soon,” KRG Prime Minister Barzani posted last year on X.