Raising Readiness for Rainy Season

Public Works Minister Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan emphasized the importance of enhancing readiness, follow-up, and coordination among relevant authorities to ensure swift handling of rainwater accumulations and emergency situations.

During a meeting she chaired on the impacts of rain and flash floods, attended by committee members and representatives of concerned entities to review their preparedness for the rainy season, Minister Al-Mashaan stressed the need for continued coordination among these authorities and rapid response to any developments during rainy conditions. The meeting reviewed the preparations of participating entities and action plans for the rainy season, as well as the readiness of field teams, equipment, and machinery at various locations.

For his part, Commander of the General Fire Force Brigadier General Talal Al-Roumi chaired a meeting to monitor the progress of operational and logistical plans for dealing with the rainy season. In a statement issued by the Force, Brigadier General Al-Roumi underscored the importance of joint coordination among relevant government authorities and teamwork to protect lives and property and to strengthen the community security system.

For more details: Inspection of cleaning works for rainwater drainage inlets and networks, and preparations at pumping stations. Public Works Minister: Enhancing readiness to ensure swift handling of water accumulations during the rainy season.

Public Works Minister Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan emphasized the importance of enhancing readiness, follow-up, and coordination among relevant authorities to ensure swift handling of rainwater accumulation and emergency situations. During a meeting of the Rainfall and Flash Flood Impacts Committee, which she chaired and which was attended by committee members and representatives of concerned entities to review preparedness for the rainy season, Minister Al-Mashaan stressed the necessity of continued coordination among these authorities and rapid response to any developments during rainy periods.

The meeting reviewed the preparations and action plans of participating entities for the rainy season, alongside the readiness of field teams, equipment, and machinery at various sites. It also examined climate forecasts for the coming period, which indicate that rainfall amounts expected in October, November, and December may exceed normal averages, necessitating heightened preparedness among relevant authorities.

Minister Al-Mashaan inspected works on cleaning rainwater drainage inlets and networks, as well as the readiness of pumping stations and procedures for dealing with sites prone to water accumulation. The meeting discussed the roles of participating entities, coordination mechanisms among them, emergency plans, and procedures for addressing the impacts of rainfall and flash floods.

In a related development, Commander of the General Fire Force, Major General Talal Al-Roumi, chaired a meeting to monitor the progress of operational and logistical plans for dealing with the rainy season. In a statement issued by the Force, Major General Al-Roumi underscored the importance of joint coordination among relevant government authorities and working as a unified team to protect lives and property and strengthen community security. He noted the commitment to providing all necessary technical and human resources in this regard. The statement added that the meeting was attended by the Force’s deputy commanders and field and administrative leaders, during which proactive measures were discussed to enhance the efficiency and readiness of the Force’s various sectors to respond efficiently, rapidly, and effectively to any reports or emergencies.

On another note, Public Works Minister Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan stressed the need to accelerate road network maintenance works in accordance with approved specifications and the defined timeline, without compromising implementation quality. This came in a statement by Minister Al-Mashaan after she inspected asphalt paving works in the Al-Fanitees area in the Al-Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, where she received a briefing from the engineering team on the latest developments and stages of project completion.

She stated that the Ministry of Public Works continues to implement its plan for maintaining the road network across various regions of the country, aiming to enhance efficiency and improve safety for users. She confirmed that engineering teams would continue field monitoring at various sites to ensure implementation complies with approved specifications, noting that “we have directed supervising teams to monitor all implementation stages until completion according to the specified timeline,” emphasizing that “there will be no compromise on work quality.”