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Dubai Municipality Manages Weather Impacts With High Efficiency
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Dubai’s Advanced Response to Severe Weather EventsA team of 3,500 staff and 1,210 vehicles managed 15,150 calls and pumped 12.2 million m³ of rainwater during the Azm low-pressure system.
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- Dubai Municipality deployed a unified team of 3,500 personnel and over 1,210 vehicles to address the impacts of the Azm weather system.
- Stormwater infrastructure managed 12.195 million cubic meters of rainfall, draining more than 94% through pumping stations and tunnels.
- Operations resolved 4,325 reports related to flooding, fallen trees, and blocked drains across 249 locations.
- Public parks and beaches reopened safely within 24 hours following cleanup efforts that included removing 159 fallen trees and 12,250 kilograms of waste.
Dubai’s response to the recent weather conditions demonstrates the strength of an integrated operational model built on preparedness, coordination, and advanced infrastructure. Our priority remains the safety, wellbeing, and quality of life of the community, supported by proactive planning and rapid response capabilities that enable us to manage challenges efficiently under all conditions.— Eng. Adel Mohammed Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality and Head of the Stormwater Drainage Team, describing Dubai's response to the recent weather conditions.
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