Amman, March 31 (Petra) – The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has declared a moderate state of emergency, effective Wednesday morning, in response to the weather system affecting the Kingdom.

According to a statement, GAM said its field teams are ready to respond to reports received through the Tla'a Al Ali Emergency Room, urging Jordanians to contact the unified call centre at 102 or 117180 to report any issues.

GAM called for exercising caution and avoiding valleys and low-lying areas. It urged proper waste disposal to prevent blockages in stormwater drainage systems.

GAM urged property owners to check submersible pumps in basements and shops located below street level and advised merchants to take precautionary measures when storing goods in warehouses and basements.

The statement urged contractors and construction project owners to secure building materials to prevent them from being washed away and causing blockages in drainage systems.

//Petra// AK