AMMAN —
Flashfloods on Sunday resulted in the overflow of
the
Wadi Al-Mujib dam located in the southern part of the Dead Sea. Reports
indicate that approximately 14 million cubic meters of water were spewed from
the dam due to the floods.
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Immediate precautionary measures were taken by the external
police patrol, including the clearance of roads in the
Dead Sea area and the
evacuation of some vendors following an early warning about the imminent
flooding of the Mujib Dam.
Qaraleh further explained that the occurrence of
large hailstorms, can be attributed to temperature disparities between the upper and
surface layers of the atmosphere, humidity levels, and the increased intensity
of the state of instability. He cautioned about the potential for a repeat of
this situation today.
These measures were carried out in cooperation with local
security forces, as reported by Al-Rai daily.
In addition to the dam overflow, the region experienced
intense hailstorms that caused damage to vehicle windows, rooftops, and solar
water heating and power systems in certain areas of Amman.
These hailstorms occurred during the early hours of Monday.
Ongoing alertThe alert for potential flash floods remained in effect on
Monday, particularly in the southern and eastern regions of Jordan.
Abdul-Menaem Qaraleh, acting director of the Jordan
Metrological Department, stated that the unpredictable precipitation levels and
sporadic geographic distribution during summer weather conditions differ from
winter systems.
He highlighted that
instances of extreme weather events, such as the flashfloods and hailstorms,
could continue to occur throughout the day. In Petra's southern district, the
precipitation reached a significant 18mm in less than 15 minutes.
Qaraleh urged the general public to avoid areas prone to
flash floods and to stay away from hail showers, emphasizing the importance of
taking necessary precautions.
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