Urgent Calls for Government Intervention to Save Rivers from Continuous Environmental Pollution

Former lawmakers and officials in the agriculture and water sector have warned of the escalating risks of pollution in rivers and waterways. They emphasized that addressing the phenomenon known as "black corridors" requires direct intervention from the highest executive levels to stop violations that threaten public health and the environment. Environmental reports indicate that rivers have become a potential source for the spread of diseases due to drainage pipes dumping massive amounts of untreated sewage and waste daily, especially in the capital. Although relevant authorities possess the legal tools to hold violators accountable, ending the crisis fundamentally requires governmental firmness and united institutional efforts to limit the damage, particularly in light of declining water levels caused by climate change.