Dubai: Dubai Municipality confirmed its readiness to deal with emergencies during
rainfall, as part of its proactive plan that includes an integrated system of
procedures and rapid response mechanisms to emergencies.
The municipality announced its promptness in handling 279 calls during the
rainy period through its emergency field teams consisting of 484
specialized engineers and technicians, and 1,150 assisting workers.
It further highlighted the preparedness of emergency teams to respond
quickly and address reports of weather and weather fluctuations across the
emirate of Dubai to ensure public safety. This comes in line with a proactive
action plan and a 24-hour program that aims to strengthen the integrated
management of the sewage and rainfall system. This system is a key part
of Dubai's sophisticated infrastructure, making it one of the best global
destinations to live and work. Dubai’s surface water and rainfall drainage
systems span over 4.000,000 longitudinal meters and are associated with
more than 72,000 rainy water drains and 35,000 inspection rooms, all of
which meet at 59 lifting and pumping stations that reach water bodies
through 38 systemic exits.
In addition to its human resources, the municipal rainfall contingency teams
include 15 equipment for line cleaning and unclogging, seven trucks with a
crane, 49 tanks for water transportation, 87 carried pumps, 74 portable
pumps, 63 transport vehicles of different types, over 60 pickups, pumping
and processing mechanisms for water accumulation, sand, and various
waste types, as well as 31 vehicles. There are also 20 water pumps spread
across Deira and Bur Dubai.
The Municipality has prepared all its teams and machines to deal with
emergencies during rainfall throughout the Emirate. This is part of its
integrated proactive annual rainy season emergency plan, which includes a
range of actions in accordance with the rapid and immediate mechanism
for emergency communications received from people in the emirate,
supported by an infrastructure that is one of the most advanced, efficient
and sustainable worldwide for drainage of rainwater and surface water.
The Municipality noted that community members can report on the
accumulation of rainwater and its gatherings, using the Dubai 24/7 app, or
call 800900. It also advised not to connect rainwater drainage pipes in
homes with the sewage system, as they cause a burden on the network.
