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Political Leaders Request an All‑Party Meeting on the Mekedatu Water Project

State officials claim they receive surplus water only during heavy rainfall, not their regular allocated share.

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Key Points

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State receives extra water only during heavy rains, missing its regular share.

The shortfall impacts the Mekedatu water diversion project plans.

Leaders have asked the government to hold an all‑party meeting to address the problem.

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They argue this affects the planning of the Mekedatu water diversion project.

Consequently, they have urged the government to convene a meeting with representatives from all political parties to discuss the issue.

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7 words

surplus

more than needed

allocated

given or set aside

Mekedatu

a big plan to move water from one river to another

convene

bring together for a meeting

all‑party

including every political group

political parties

groups of people who try to run the government

government

the people who make rules for the state

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