Amman: The Public Security Directorate (PSD) said Civil Defense teams dealt, during the impact of the prevailing weather depression, with a number of cases involving vehicles and people trapped in several areas across the Kingdom's governorates as a result of flash floods and rising rainwater levels, in addition to handling numerous reports of water being pumped out of homes and public roads.
According to Jordan News Agency, the directorate reported that its specialized personnel successfully rescued those trapped, whether inside their vehicles or while walking on roads, and ensured their safety without any injuries. The teams also addressed cases of rainwater accumulation using designated pumping equipment inside homes and basement levels, as well as on public streets, where traffic movement was disrupted due to the mixing of water with stones and soil, resulting in the formation of mud.
The PSD noted that field crews maintained the highest levels of readiness and preparedness since the onset of the weather depression. They exerted extensive and continuous efforts, responding to all reports received through the Operations and Control Room (911) around the clock with professionalism and responsibility.
The directorate also renewed its emphasis on the safe use of heating appliances of all kinds, highlighting the necessity of providing proper ventilation inside homes and advising against leaving heaters operating during sleep to prevent suffocation incidents or fires.
The Public Security Directorate concluded by stressing the importance of calling the unified emergency number (911) throughout the Kingdom when assistance is needed or to report any emergency.