Manama: The Police Directorates in Governorates and Security Directorates have exerted tremendous efforts during the recent heavy rain in the Kingdom, included regulating traffic and dealing with cases received by the main operations room. The Operations Directorate activated the emergency plan in coordination with police directorates, civil defence and traffic that included field procedures that brought situations to normal. The Operations Room dealt with 292 cases from December 30 to January 2, including 100 cases related to rain floods. The concerned security authorities were contacted, and legal, and security procedures were taken.
Traffic patrols dealt with 234 accidents, including 197 minor damages and pulling 125 vehicles with technical faults in flooded areas. They also regulated traffic in 15 junctions because of faulty traffic signals and carried necessary road diversion on roads and tunnels. Civil defence dealt with 84 cases in the same context, including falling trees, lampposts and short circuits. It also pumped rainwater in cooperation with municipalities and the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning. Meanwhile, the National Ambulance dealt with 490 cases as part of its role in dealing with health emergencies.
As part of its security awareness, the General Directorate of Media and Security Culture continued to enhance public awareness through the website and social media of the Police Media Centre by urging citizens and residents to be cautious and follow instructions. In addition, the public was informed that the Operations Room received cases round the clock and urged to avoid overspeeding and keep safety distance between vehicles.
