Amman: A number of municipalities on Sunday implemented field and preventive measures to deal with weather depressions, including opening culverts, cleaning water drainage channels, and activating emergency rooms, with the aim of ensuring public safety, protecting property, and maintaining service continuity.
According to Jordan News Agency, in Ajloun, Al-Junaid Municipality addressed the problem of rainwater accumulation in the Abaleen area by constructing a number of water culverts in the area, with the aim of addressing the rise in water levels on the road leading to Princess Haya Military Hospital. The municipality said it handled soil collapses in accordance with technical specifications in order to reduce the risks of water accumulation and protect public and private property and ensure citizens' safety. Municipal crews inspected a newly constructed water culvert in the Abaleen area to ensure its capacity to absorb rainwater in line with approved technical procedures.
Head of the municipal committee Ahmad Qoqazeh instructed emergency rooms across various areas of Al-Junaid to follow up on all complaints and suggestions related to rainwater accumulation during the depression, preparing for lasting solutions in areas prone to water ponds. In Mafraq, head of the municipal committee Mohammad Al-Fayez affirmed the municipality's readiness to deal with weather depressions at full efficiency, with the emergency room operating around the clock. An action plan was enacted, involving cleaning culverts and drainage channels before winter, alongside field follow-ups after each weather depression to ensure smooth water flow.
In Karak, municipal emergency and operations room crews installed culverts, opened roads, and rehabilitated blocked culverts in various areas. Head of the municipal committee Mohammad Al-Manasir emphasized ongoing follow-up to ensure public safety and service continuity amidst prevailing weather conditions. Meanwhile, crews at Greater Jerash Municipality continued cleaning works for culverts and manholes, inspecting hot spots to ensure smoother water drainage and road safety.
Separately, Russeifa Municipality began installing cameras to record environmental violations within city limits. Head of the municipal committee Husam Najdawi said 15 cameras are being installed on garbage trucks and monitoring crews to record violations, aiming to curb random waste dumping. Environmental violations incur fines ranging from JD20 to JD500, with citizens urged to adhere to Islamic teachings and Arab values to preserve a clean environment.