Latest January 4, 2026 at 6:18 pm

Jordan’s Heavy Rainfall Just Delivered a Major Boost to the Country’s Water Reserves

Jordan just got a serious splash of good news! After years of waiting for the skies to open up, the country’s water reserves are finally getting the love they deserve, thanks to some epic rainfall that’s got everyone talking.

Rainfall exceeded expectations

According to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, the recent downpours have been nothing short of “excellent.” In fact, rainfall has already topped 85% of the total precipitation Jordan usually gets in a whole year. That’s a big deal for a country that’s been battling droughts and dry spells for ages!

Southern Jordan saw the biggest boost

The ministry confirmed that most of the rain was concentrated in the southern governorates. This isn’t just a sprinkle—five dams in the south are now completely full, which is a rare and welcome sight. The water levels have surged, and the dams are working overtime to manage all that fresh H2O.

Flooded streets and happy reservoirs

With streets turning into rivers and cars braving the floodwaters, it’s clear that this rainfall has made a huge impact. Officials say the rainfall levels have already smashed last year’s totals, giving Jordan’s water reserves a much-needed boost. Here’s hoping the rain keeps coming—just maybe with a little less drama on the roads!

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