Amman: The Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) announced Wednesday a state of emergency to manage the weather system and the expected formation of floods in valley streams, as well as rising water levels in water gathering areas. JVA confirmed in a statement that the necessary measures have been taken, including activating the emergency plan across all departments in the northern, central, and southern Jordan Valley regions, as well as the control department and all its related sites.
According to Jordan News Agency, the JVA highlighted that preparedness of personnel, machinery, and equipment has been raised to address the needs of citizens in different areas, including all dam sites across the Kingdom. The authority urged citizens, farmers, and livestock breeders to take all necessary precautions to protect lives and property, emphasizing the importance of staying away from water gathering areas, dams, and valley streams. Citizens were also advised to follow official weather reports.
JVA added that its on-call teams in all valley departments will work around the clock to ensure a swift and effective response to all emergencies and to manage developments related to the prevailing weather conditions. Emergency contact numbers have been designated for citizens to report concerns or provide feedback directly to the following numbers for the Northern and Central Jordan Valley Water Sources Administration (0780469438 / 053570594) and the Southern Jordan Valley Water Sources Administration (0790565088 / 0795137874).