Chad conducts key inspection on flood control systems in N’Djamena
As the rainy season approaches, Chad’s Minister of Territorial Planning, Urban Development, and Housing, Mahamat Assileck Halata, conducted an on-site inspection on June 25, 2026, of critical flood prevention infrastructure under the Integrated Project for Urban Flood Resilience (PILIER) in N’Djamena. The primary objective was to assess the progress of construction and confirm the operational readiness of systems designed to shield the capital from seasonal flooding.
The ministerial delegation visited multiple key sites, including the Lamadji pumping station in the 10th arrondissement, the Chagoua warehouse in the municipal area, the N’Djari canal, drainage channels near Toumaï Palace, the wastewater treatment plant, the Pedro construction site, and roadworks. An additional stop was made at the 7th arrondissement municipal warehouse to review flood control equipment and deployment mechanisms.
Minister Halata emphasized that this inspection aligns with the government’s broader strategy to mitigate weather-related risks. He noted that a recent post-rain evaluation meeting was held to assess infrastructure built with support from the World Bank. During the visit to the Lamadji pumping station, the minister condemned the theft of critical electrical cables essential for station operations. These stolen components, he stated, were severed and removed by unidentified individuals.
Despite the vandalism, the minister confirmed that the station remains functional thanks to four operational pumps. “Even with the cable theft, the station continues to operate effectively. Available equipment allows for timely water pumping when needed.” He added that replacement cables have already been procured with World Bank assistance, with delivery expected by July 1. Installation is projected to take one to two days upon arrival.
The inspection proceeded to the Sabangali pumping station and the generator workshop for stations in the 10th arrondissement before concluding in the Toukra-Mousgoum neighborhood. There, the minister met residents whose homes were demolished by the 9th arrondissement municipal authorities, reassuring them of plans for reconstruction and rehabilitation. He stressed that this inspection aims to ensure all PILIER infrastructure is fully operational to minimize flood risks and bolster N’Djamena’s urban resilience during the rainy season. He concluded that, based on the field assessment, systems are performing as intended.
In closing, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to water management and flood prevention projects, highlighting their vital role in safeguarding communities and enhancing long-term living conditions.
