MORE thundery showers are on the way and weathermen say temperatures in Bahrain are likely to drop to as low as 13C.
The meteorological directorate yesterday warned of unsettled weather today and tomorrow with strong gusts of wind reaching 30 knots at times causing rough seas.
Dozens of tankers and pumps have been deployed across the country after heavy rains and thunder storms over the past few days caused flooding and chaos on roads.
The Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Ministry said members of its ‘Rain Emergency Team’ were working round-the-clock to clear waterlogged areas, especially around schools, hospitals, parks, mosques and other public places.
Large pools of stagnant rainwater were also created during the downpour in A’ali, Karranah, Saar, Hajiyat and Buhair.
“Water collection points across Bahrain have already been identified and registered into a database to help emergency teams pump out rainwater,” Under-Secretary for Municipal Affairs Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said in a statement.
“Hotlines have been allocated to receive reports on waterlogging in all four municipalities. They have been published on social media platforms in order for work to commence immediately following a complaint.”
Individuals in low-lying areas were also warned by the Civil Defence to relocate precious items to higher floors due to heavy rains and possible flooding.
People were urged to switch off power supplies to the home in case of fires.
Traffic authorities called on vehicle owners to be careful while driving on flooded roads, especially in the dark, and in heavy rainfall.
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