Amman Municipality announced a “maximum water emergency” starting Wednesday morning to deal with the weather system affecting Jordan.
The municipality confirmed that its field teams are fully prepared to respond to any reports received by the Tla’ Al-Ali Emergency Room, urging citizens to call the unified hotline numbers (102 and 117180) in case of any observations.
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It also urged residents to exercise caution by avoiding valleys and low-lying areas, refraining from connecting rooftop gutters to sewage drains to prevent street flooding, and avoiding random disposal of waste that can block stormwater drainage lines.
Additionally, the municipality emphasized the importance of checking submersible pumps in basements and commercial shops located below street level, and encouraged business owners to take preventive measures when storing goods in warehouses and basement floors.
Contractors and construction project owners were also reminded to secure construction materials to prevent them from being washed away and clogging stormwater drainage lines.
Low-Pressure System
Jordan will experience significant changes in weather conditions in the coming days. A weak state of instability will begin on Tuesday, followed by the initial impact of a low-pressure system on Wednesday, which will intensify on Thursday before weakening by Friday.
Beginning of the Low-Pressure Impact
According to the Jordan Meteorological Department, Wednesday’s weather will be cold and partly cloudy to cloudy. Starting from midday, the Kingdom will gradually be affected by an extension of a low-pressure system centered south of Cyprus.
Intermittent showers will fall in various regions, including Aqaba, with heavy rainfall expected at times—especially in the afternoon—along with thunder and hail.
These conditions may cause flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas.
Winds will be moderate southwesterly, becoming active at intervals and raising dust in desert areas.
Rainfall chances will gradually decrease at night, with cold and partly cloudy conditions and moderate southwesterly winds.
The Meteorological Department warns of the risk of flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas, including the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, and expects occasional thunderstorms. It also warns of fog and low clouds over highlands and parts of the plains, and dust formation in desert areas.
Peak of the Low-Pressure Impact
On Thursday, the weather will be cold and cloudy across most regions as the low-pressure system intensifies.
Rainfall will occur intermittently in northern and central Jordan, as well as parts of the east and southwest.
Rain is expected to be heavy at times, accompanied by thunder and hail, raising the risk of flash floods and rising water levels.
Warnings also include the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley.
Winds will be moderate southwesterly, becoming active and raising dust at times.
Rain will continue at night in limited areas, with cold, cloudy, and occasionally heavy showers in some regions.
The department warns of flash floods, possible localized flooding in valleys and lowlands, thunderstorms, fog over highlands and plains, and dust in desert regions.
Residual Effects of the System
On Friday, the weather will remain cold and partly cloudy to cloudy, with showers expected in western parts of the country.
Rain may be heavy at times during the morning in central and southwestern regions, before gradually weakening by evening.
Night conditions will remain cold and partly cloudy, with moderate westerly winds becoming active at intervals.
The Meteorological Department warns of morning flash floods in central and southwestern regions, including the Dead Sea, as well as fog in highlands and plains and occasional dust in the desert.
It advises citizens to avoid valleys and flood-prone areas during peak weather conditions, watch for slippery roads during heavy rain, and be cautious of reduced visibility due to fog and dust.
