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Qalyubia governor leads live simulation testing rain drainage readiness
October 7, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Qalyubia Governor Hosam Abdel Fattah oversaw a live simulation testing rainwater drainage readiness in tunnels and vital sites ahead of winter season.
- Governor Hosam Abdel Fattah led the drill across tunnels in Benha, Toukh, Qaha, and Shubra El-Kheima, testing equipment readiness and response speed.
- Water company chairman Mohamed Fouda said the company deployed 152 pieces of equipment and operates 28 treatment plants and 242 lifting stations.
- Fouda stated the drainage network includes 3,097 rain drains and over 3,387 kilometers of sewage lines.
- Abdel Fattah directed continued review of tunnels and full coordination between the water company, local units, and traffic police.

