Maintenance Affairs Minister Stressed That There Is No Blockage In The Drainage System

Assistant Undersecretary for Maintenance Affairs at Ministry of Public Works Eng Mohammed Bin Nakhi affirmed that teams affiliated to the sector dealt with the heavy rainfall witnessed in Kuwait on Thursday professionally through allotted mechanisms. He stressed that there is no blockage in the drainage system which is fully equipped to handle more volume of rainwater. Eng Bin Nakhi revealed that 95 percent of the drainage system was cleaned through contracts with companies that are specialized in cleaning drainage systems.

He affirmed that the teams of the sector work round the clock and are ready to deal with any complaints and warnings, revealing about the coordination between the ministry and other government agencies such as Kuwait Meteorological Department to receive updated weather forecasts. Eng Bin Nakhi said all roads are working effectively and there are no floods on the roads following the rainfall on Thursday.

He reiterated that the emergency teams are exerting tremendous efforts to deal with all problems and reports in all governorates, explaining that the teams are on alert and regularly checking on areas that are expected to be affected by rains especially those that were hit by floods last rainy season. Eng Bin Nakhi said citizens and expatriates can call the hotline number 150 to report any damage to the drainage system.

 

SOURCE : ARABTIMES

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