Tourism is back to normal in the Red Rose city of Petra on Monday after the southern region was struck by heavy downpours that triggered flash floods causing disruptions at the tourist attraction.
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"Tourism activity is back to normal now and the city is receiving visitors from various countries around the world after tickets were suspended Sunday afternoon," said Yazan Mahadin, Commissioner for Petra Archaeological Park and Tourism at the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA).
He said PDTRA had put in place a contingency plan to deal with the weather conditions, and emergency response teams were on the spot to repair damaged sites and ensure public safety.
Repair crews were clearing floodwaters, maintaining trails and visitor facilities, and providing field support teams at vital sites within the Petra Archaeological Park, he said, adding that the authority was in coordination with security and civil defense bodies.
Mahadin stressed the safety of visitors and citizens is a top priority, as the PDTRA endeavors to provide a safe tourist environment, raise the level of services that are "befitting Petra's status as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and a global destination and UNESCO world heritage site."
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