Baku: President Ilham Aliyev announced the construction of a new collector network on 30 streets in Baku to manage rainwater effectively. He highlighted the challenges faced by urban transport during heavy rains, which result in serious problems not only in Baku or Azerbaijan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev made this statement during a meeting focused on the State Program for the improvement of water supply, wastewater, and stormwater systems in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula for the years 2026 to 2035. The head of state pointed out that the new initiative will bring significant benefits to the city’s infrastructure management.
The planned collector network is aimed at addressing the recurring issues caused by heavy rainfall, which often leads to transport disruptions in the city. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to improve Baku’s water management systems over the next decade, ensuring better resilience and functionality of urban infrastructure.