After the thundering rain received yesterday, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced that most areas will continue to receive heavy rains for the next two days.

Keeping the welfare of their people in mind, the Ministry of Labour has called upon employers to observe safety measure on work sites, urged masses to measure wind speed before putting any plan in action and to stop crane operations. The announcement came immediately after Qatar received thundery rain with Southeasterly- Northeasterly strong wind ranging from 08 - 18KT gusting to 35Kt during heavy rainfall along with poor visibility.

The Ministry of Labour calls on employers to follow the procedures for weather and wind conditions to protect the safety of workers#molqtr #qatar pic.twitter.com/YKA58viE6o

— وزارة العمل (@MOLQTR) July 28, 2022

 

The Joint Rainfall Emergency Committee at the Ministry of Municipality has affirmed its readiness to deal with rains, and immediately set to work with equipment and mechanism to remove water from various regions of the country. Qatar Meteorology Department also shared insightful tips and safety protocols for all citizens to adhere to during this time.

لسلامتكم يرجى أتباع إرشادات السلامة أثناء الأمطار الرعدية #قطر
For you safty please follow thundery weather instructions. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/dOGYzJjPer

— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) July 28, 2022

 

The Ministry received calls related to water logging and dealt with it immediately. In liaison with security authorities, traffic regulation was also looked over whereas coordination with parks departments allowed efficient removal of fallen trees due to rain. The General Cleanliness Department also tactfully handled the situation as all roads were cleared within a short span of time.

Dial 184 to contact Qatar's Ministry of Municipality for any and all rain emergency reports.

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Source credits: QNA, Ministry of Labour, QCAA
Image credit source: QNA