Families affected by the rain in Bahrain are to receive assistance.
His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday directed the Royal Humanitarian Foundation to assess claims and disburse aid.
The help comes as the country struggles with floods in some areas caused by the heavy rains over the past 48 hours resulting in significant damage to public property.
Shaikh Nasser thanked His Majesty, the honorary president of the foundation, for his royal care in times of adversity.
Shaikh Nasser, chairman of the foundation’s board of trustees, also commended the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Secretary general Dr Mustafa Al Sayyed said the foundation will start receiving claims from affected families via its online portal, www.rhf.gov.bh, stressing the need to attach the necessary documents.
Unsettled weather with scattered rain showers turning thunderous at times is forecast for Bahrain, with temperatures expected to drop to as low as 13C.
Today’s forecast calls for strong winds and rough seas, according to the meteorological directorate.
Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam Khalaf, Under-Secretary for Works Affairs Ahmed Al Khayyat and Under-Secretary for Municipalities Affairs Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa inspected a number of locations across the kingdom to monitor efforts exerted by emergency teams working to ensure all roads are open and life is back to normal.
The ministry said its teams were implementing an emergency plan and had sent 70 tanks in addition to rainwater suction pumps to 25 waterlogged areas in the four governorates.
All vital roads have been cleared, it confirmed, adding that rainwater drainage systems are operating with the expected efficiency.
Municipal councils chairmen and members also played a role in addressing the rain issue and co-ordinated efforts with the ministry’s emergency team in identifying the most affected areas.
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