Dubai Municipality is monitoring weather conditions across the emirate and has deployed teams to work around the clock in response to the situation on the ground.
The municipality has completed preventive and technical checks, including inspecting and maintaining stormwater drainage networks across Dubai. It has installed 60 kilometres of above-ground pumping lines to enable faster water discharge in locations during periods of rain.
The municipality has constructed six temporary lakes in areas across the emirate, in addition to rainwater collection lakes with storage capacity of up to 600,000 cubic metres.
Dubai builds six temporary lakes with 600,000 cubic metre storage capacity for rainwater
These measures reduce pressure on networks and allow rainwater runoff to be managed during rainfall. Pumping lines have been connected to 10 outfalls, including the Dubai Water Canal, Dubai Creek, the sea, and the deep tunnel system.
The municipality has cleaned rainwater drainage inlets, internal filters, and gradient lines, and inspected and maintained more than 84,000 drainage inlets in real estate development areas.
These works were carried out in coordination with real estate developers and free zones to ensure network efficiency before and during rainfall events.
Dubai Municipality activates 24/7 emergency response system for weather management
Dubai Municipality has activated an emergency response system operating 24/7, staffed by teams and supported by equipment and machinery.
The system is designed to respond to water accumulation, blockages, and reports received from across the emirate, supported by contracts with private-sector partners to assist with water pumping and transportation when required.
“Dubai Municipality adopts an integrated approach to managing weather fluctuations based on preparedness, raising the efficiency of the infrastructure, and enhancing the operational capacity of emergency teams. Our preparations this year included flexible engineering and operational solutions, including the creation of temporary and collection lakes, the expansion of pumping networks, and their integration with multiple outfalls, ensuring effective management of inclement weather scenarios while safeguarding community safety and ensuring the continuity of daily life,” Eng. Adel Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Head of the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality, and Head of the Rainwater Drainage Team in Dubai said in a statement.
“We place strong emphasis on coordination with government partners involved in emergency management to ensure role integration, rapid response, and timely decision-making through flexible plans that adapt to evolving weather conditions. This is complemented by close coordination with strategic partners, real estate developers, and relevant entities, as well as training programmes and field exercises for technical teams, enhancing response speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency,” he added.
The municipality has conducted simulation exercises and field drills for teams to enhance readiness to handle reports related to weather conditions and to improve communication with call centres.
Dubai Municipality called on community members to adhere to guidance, exercise caution during periods of weather, and report any waterlogging or situations via the Dubai Municipality Contact Centre on 800900 or through WhatsApp.
The public is advised to be mindful of weather alerts and bulletins issued by authorities in the UAE.
