Jordan | Ajloun: Rain contributes to increased growth of plants and wild flowers

2024-02-17 2024-02-17T09:51:28Z

Weather of Arabia - Ajloun Governorate was positively affected by the heavy rains it witnessed, as these rainfalls contributed to increasing the growth of wild and medicinal plants with remarkable intensity.

Thanks to this increasing growth, areas in the governorate have become adorned with vast areas of these rich plants, which are an important source of livelihood for many local families. Farmer Ibrahim Shaaban pointed out that these wild and medicinal plants have become an important season for local residents, as they collect them to sell or use them in cooking. And folk remedies. Thanks to this opportunity, residents were able to provide additional income for their families, which enhances their financial stability and contributes to improving their standard of living.

The impact of abundant rain on agricultural and environmental life in Ajloun Governorate

The resident of the town of Rajab, Muhammad Fraihat, pointed out that the Shafaghour areas are a favorite destination for visitors and residents alike in Ajloun Governorate, thanks to the beauty of nature and the green simplicity that overwhelms the mountains, plains and plateaus, with its beautiful flowers blooming. He pointed out that he collects wild plants, such as sorrel, sorrel, and aloe, and sells them in the market to provide income for his family.

For his part, the Director of Ajloun Agriculture, Engineer Rami Al-Adwan, confirmed that the abundant amounts of rain that fell on the governorate encourage its exploitation in hydroponics, which provides reliable water sources for farmers during the summer. He explained that the governorate includes more than 200 species of herbs and wild flowers that... It can be used in treatment, or in preparing popular dishes.

He pointed out that the amounts of rain that fell during the past two days in Ajloun Governorate were good, reaching 3.8 mm in Ajloun, 2 mm in Kafranja, 3.5 mm in Anjara, 1.9 mm in Ras Munif, 2 mm in Al-Junaid District, and 4 3 mm in Ishtifina, and 11 mm in Al-Wahadna, which contributed to the rise in the reserves of dams, valleys and springs and their explosion.