Cyclone Shaheen: Ban on beaches, wadis, lowlands

Eudore R. Chand

“We urge all community members, specifically those living in the eastern coastal areas, to comply with all procedures and measures announced by the competent authorities. We also underline the central importance of ensuring the safety of all segments of society, and we point out that all national and local teams concerned, along with police authorities, and vital facilities are fully prepared to take the necessary measures to ensure your health and safety,” he said.

He affirmed the continuity of electricity supply and critical operations in all areas that may be affected by the tropical situation, especially in hospitals and their affiliated facilities. “Directives have been made to remove mobile construction cranes and fast secure volatile objects before the onset of the impact of the tropical cyclone, in order to avoid any injuries.”

“We would like to emphasise that the safety of all citizens and residents is the first and foremost priority of our wise leadership and of all the parties concerned with the emergency, crisis and disaster management system. We also accentuate that all competent departments are all on a heightened state of alert and preparedness to handle the situation.”

For his part, the spokesman for the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Dr Mohamed Al Abri said, “Based on the continuing follow-up and real-time monitoring of weather conditions in the country, and thanks to the readiness of all state agencies and the constant communication between them, all effects will be dealt with quickly and professionally.”

He emphasised that NCM is monitoring the tropical situation around the clock, calling on the public to follow the bulletins and reports issued by the center, and adhere to the instructions and warnings made by competent authorities.