Severe water and electricity crisis eastern Hasaka countryside

The eastern part of Hasaka city is experiencing a worsening service crisis, coinciding with a severe heat wave and soaring fuel prices. This has impacted all aspects of daily life for residents and exacerbated the water and electricity crises in the region.

The water crisis has become unprecedented this year, transforming into the greatest burden facing the residents of al-Hol and its surrounding villages and towns. Despite the region's primary reliance on groundwater and surface water, the declining water levels and the drying up of most local wells, coupled with the continuous power outages affecting pumping stations, have prevented residents from utilizing the remaining wells to alleviate the burden of obtaining water.

This situation has forced residents to rely almost entirely on mobile water tankers that transport water from private wells located in distant areas. Meanwhile, water prices have skyrocketed, with 1,000 liters now costing around 150,000 Syrian pounds—an amount beyond the purchasing power of most families given the difficult economic conditions in the region.

The suffering of the residents is not limited to the water crisis. The region is also experiencing a near-total power outage after the cessation of fuel subsidies for private generators and the soaring costs of operating them.

According to residents, the inability to afford the exorbitant expenses has forced generator owners to shut down and completely remove their generators in several villages and towns, depriving residents of their last remaining source of electricity.

Residents emphasize that the simultaneous water and electricity crises, coupled with the soaring temperatures, have exacerbated their daily hardships. They are demanding urgent solutions to secure fuel and support basic services, particularly in rural areas facing deteriorating living conditions.

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ANHA