Municipality receives 3,100 calls from residents due to flooding

twitter/(@DXBMediaOffice)

Dubai Municipality received 3,100 calls from residents in flooded areas across the city.

In response, 3,000 workers were sent to different parts in Dubai to help drain accumulated rainwater and remove waste from the roads. 

Dozens of vehicles, 35 pumps and drainage stations were also dispatched to ensure efficiency.

rain drain

Meanwhile, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) dispatched around 245 pumping vehicles, tanks and emergency cars to clear waterlogging that had blocked several roads in the emirate.

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Business Breakfast

    6:00am - 10:00am

    The Business Breakfast is the day’s must listen for the UAE’s business leaders, and those who aspire to be.

  • The Agenda

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.