Al-Baha municipality steps up preparations for rainy season

Al-Baha Municipality has launched a field program as part of its proactive preparations for the rainy season, which includes cleaning and preparing rainwater and flood drainage channels, inlets, and traps at several locations across the region.

The work involved cleaning 80 culverts located beneath roads, as well as maintaining and cleaning 580 drains. These efforts aim to ensure the smooth flow of rainwater and floods on roads without obstruction, and to enhance the efficiency of drainage networks and related infrastructure.

The program also included removing obstacles and sediment from valleys and streambeds, cleaning culverts and rainwater drainage passages, and opening water pathways to ensure the smooth movement of water and reduce pooling in low-lying areas or spots prone to heavy rainfall.

The municipality continued to support drainage maintenance efforts in tandem with the recent rainfall in the region, removing debris such as tree branches, grass, rocks, and soil that floodwaters had carried into culverts and drains.

These activities are part of the municipality's proactive plans for the rainy season, which include intensifying field inspections and monitoring sites that may experience water accumulation or be affected by floodwaters, in order to boost readiness, minimize potential risks, and ensure the safety of residents and road users.

The municipality urged citizens and residents to follow safety guidelines during rainfall, avoid approaching flood channels and valleys, and report any observations through approved communication channels to help maintain public safety.