Tripoli, January 1, 2026 – The Ministry of Local Government of the National Unity Government discussed with the head of the High Technical Committee for Monitoring the Phenomenon of Groundwater Overflow, Cracks, and Landslides ways to enhance institutional coordination between relevant authorities. This is to address the rising groundwater levels witnessed in the Zliten municipality and the resulting negative impacts on citizens and infrastructure.

This came during an expanded meeting held by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Local Government for Municipal Affairs with the head of the High Technical Committee, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Local Administration. The latest developments related to this phenomenon were reviewed, along with a discussion of the measures taken to mitigate its repercussions.

The attendees emphasized the importance of activating specialized technical solutions and plans for groundwater drainage, enhancing sewage networks, and developing water management mechanisms in the affected areas. This is to be done in coordination with the competent authorities and based on relevant preliminary technical studies.

The meeting also addressed warnings issued by the National Center for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management regarding rising sea levels. It stressed the necessity of prior preparation and gathering necessary data within the framework of monitoring the repercussions of climate changes and the heavy rainfall the country has recently witnessed.

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Ministry of Local Government of the National Unity Government

The Ministry of Local Government is an administrative body of Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG), which was formed in opposition to the military junta following the 2021 coup. Its primary role is to coordinate and support local governance and civil administration in areas resisting military rule, aiming to maintain public services and democratic structures.

High Technical Committee for Monitoring the Phenomenon of Groundwater Overflow, Cracks, and Landslides

The High Technical Committee for Monitoring the Phenomenon of Groundwater Overflow, Cracks, and Landslides is not a cultural or historical site, but a specialized government body in Saudi Arabia. It was established to address and manage significant geological hazards, particularly in the city of Jeddah, following severe flooding and infrastructure damage in 2009. Its primary role is technical oversight, risk assessment, and coordinating mitigation efforts for these environmental challenges.

Zliten municipality

Zliten is a municipality located in northwestern Libya, historically significant as part of the ancient Roman province of Tripolitania. It is best known for the Zliten Mosaic, a famous 2nd-century Roman floor mosaic discovered in a villa, depicting scenes of daily life and gladiatorial combat. Today, the area is an agricultural center and home to the revered Zawiyet Al-Asmari, a historic Islamic religious school and mosque.

Supreme Council for Local Administration

The Supreme Council for Local Administration is a governmental body in Syria, established to oversee and coordinate the country’s local governance and administrative divisions. It was formed as part of broader administrative reforms, operating under the authority of the national government to implement policies and manage services at the governorate and municipal levels.

National Center for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management

The National Center for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management (NCECDM) is a federal authority in the United Arab Emirates, established in 2017 to lead and coordinate national efforts in preparedness, response, and recovery from emergencies and disasters. It was created to unify the country’s strategic approach to managing risks, reflecting the UAE’s focus on proactive resilience and safeguarding its society and economy.