http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Hadhramaut governor launches the first compensation installment to flood victims in hadhramaut. [The Source: Al-mukalla/hadhdramaut.info - 01/08/2009] Hadramout Governor Mr. Salim Ahmed Al-khanabashi today  evening launched , the delivery of the first installment of compensation to the owners of the houses that were partially damaged as a result of rain and flash floods in Hadhramaut province  and Al-mahra  during the end of  October last year. The number of those affected was 570 and the total amount paid was 140 million riyals.He praised the efforts done by the leaders managing Hadhramaut and Al-mahra construction Fund in beginning of distribution of compensation as first as the can and the high pace they are in.  On behalf of the people of Hadhramaut  he appreciated the great interest shown by His Excellency President Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic to the  process of relief and compensation for the victims of rains and floods .. For his part, the Fund Executive Director for Reconstruction and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of  General Works and Roads  Mr.Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mutaafi  the  mechanism used  for compensation payments to the owners of the affected homes, which were distributed in three installments: the first 50% and 40% the second and final installment of 10% of the total cost value of the damage  that was caused to each and every affected individual. .. He pointed out that the second phase will include the compensation of citizens who had their homes completely destroyed are be rebuilt a new house    the re-construction of the new houses will start with the coming two weeks.