Capital Municipality Handles Over 600 Rain Reports During Heavy Downpour
Council members commended the rapid response efforts as teams worked around the clock to clear flooded areas
The Capital Municipality responded to more than 600 rain-related reports during the heavy rainfall that affected Bahrain, launching an extensive operation to remove water accumulation and minimise disruptions across affected areas.
Despite remote working arrangements implemented during the weather event, municipality teams remained fully operational, receiving reports through telephone calls, WhatsApp and the operations room to ensure a swift response to residents' concerns.
Capital Municipality engineer Yousif Albanna said response teams were mobilised immediately to deal with water accumulation in public spaces and residential areas, with crews working continuously throughout the rainfall period.
The operation was aimed at maintaining public safety, improving accessibility and reducing the impact of flooding on residents and road users in the affected communities.
A total of 16 pumps, 20 water tankers and 14 employees were deployed as part of the emergency response effort. Teams removed 3,267 tanker loads of rainwater and drained approximately 420 open areas. The most affected locations were Sitra, Al Daih and Sanad.
Engineer Yousif added that municipality crews also removed overgrown grass and vegetation in several locations to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce potential health risks following the rainfall.
The municipality continues to enhance its preparedness and response capabilities to deal with future weather events, building on the experience and expertise of its field teams, many of whom have between 15 and 20 years of service.
The President and members of the Capital Municipality Council expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the municipality and its field teams in responding to the heavy rainfall and addressing public reports. Capital Municipality Council member Engineer Hoda Farag said that response times have become noticeably faster compared to previous years, reflecting ongoing improvements in the quality and efficiency of municipal services.
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