Around 1,200 personnel and heavy equipment have been deployed to manage the anticipated heavy rainfall.
Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has intensified its preparations to address anticipated weather conditions, including expected rainfall, by activating a comprehensive emergency response plan to ensure swift action across the emirate.
The Higher Committee for Rain Emergencies, together with its field teams, has implemented proactive measures to enhance operational efficiency and ensure a rapid response to any incidents across all parts of the city.
Authorities said a fully integrated workforce of 1,200 personnel — including engineers, technicians, inspectors, and support staff — has been deployed to operate under a unified system. The teams are equipped to handle the situation with a high degree of professionalism and efficiency.
As part of its readiness drive, the municipality has also mobilised a large fleet of equipment, including 180 water tankers and 140 high-capacity pumps to manage water accumulation. In addition, six advanced dam vehicles have been deployed, along with 20 recovery vehicles to tow stalled cars from the roads.
To support drainage operations, 67 water collection basins have been set up to store water immediately after it is pumped from streets and main roads.
The municipality also announced that its call centre has been placed on high alert. Residents can report issues or share observations by calling 993, with teams on standby to respond promptly.
