His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi, conducted an inspection tour of various areas in Abu Dhabi yesterday morning, Monday, following the heavy rains that fell in the country yesterday evening.
Following his inspection tour, His Excellency Al Shorafa invited a group of concerned officials from the Abu Dhabi City Municipality, Al Ain City Municipality, and the Western Region Municipality, in addition to representatives from the Emergency Services Sector in Abu Dhabi, to an emergency meeting at the Traffic Control Center affiliated with the Integrated Transport Center, to ensure the readiness of the infrastructure and to discuss and address the problems faced by the emirate’s residents after the wave of unstable weather conditions that hit the country, and to ensure a rapid response to face the emerging challenges in various areas, especially those most affected.
During his tour across the emirate, His Excellency Al Shorafa was keen to communicate directly with different segments of the population, companies and shop owners to learn about their experiences and problems. His Excellency praised the tireless efforts made by the emergency services in Abu Dhabi, and their dedicated work throughout the night and early morning hours to reduce the impact of these harsh weather conditions on the city.
His Excellency urged the public to exercise caution and care during these difficult weather conditions, in line with the safety messages issued by the relevant authorities on Monday morning. His Excellency also reassured the community that the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi is working to implement innovative and long-term strategies to mitigate the impact of such crises in the future, in line with its priorities in maintaining the safety and stability of community members.
