Egypt's Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menashy, has been monitoring preparations by new city authorities to receive the winter season. El-Menashy emphasized the importance of prior preparation for winter and continuous on-site monitoring of utility systems, stormwater drainage networks, and technical readiness of equipment and rapid intervention vehicles.
In the New Suez City, a review of emergency equipment and vehicles took place. The city's head, Engineer Asmaa Makhlouf, and officials inspected emergency equipment and vehicles to verify their technical condition and readiness for immediate intervention. This included reviewing the preparedness of emergency teams and disaster committees, defining roles for concerned parties within emergency plans, and monitoring the clearing of drains, stormwater networks, and manholes.
The New Nubariya City's authorities conducted a field exercise to test the efficiency of operating stormwater rooms and manholes in the "Abni Beitak" (A) area. This exercise came after completing cleaning and removing waste and sediment. The goal was to verify the efficiency of the drainage system and its ability to handle rainwater and limit its accumulation on streets and main axes.
In the New Minya City, the head of the city's development, Engineer Mohamed El-Azouni, and officials inspected several wastewater treatment plants. They reviewed their readiness to handle expected loads during the winter season. The inspection included monitoring the operation and maintenance of these plants and directing regular clearing of wastewater tanks and expansion work at the plants.
The New El-Alamein City's authorities have raised their level of preparedness to face potential weather fluctuations. They did this by mobilizing rapid intervention equipment and vehicles designated to handle heavy rain and water accumulation. The city's head, Dr. Engineer Mohamed Khalaf Allah, and officials followed up on these procedures. They emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination between departments and improving the emergency response system.
In Sheikh Zayed City, the head of the city's development, Engineer Bassam Mohamed Fadl, and officials followed up on the mobilization of equipment, human cadres, and a simulation of rapid response to potential heavy rain, water accumulation, and floods. The preparations included verifying the readiness of water suction and removal vehicles, equipped with water pumps, and specialized vehicles for dealing with floods and emergency vehicles equipped with mobile pumps.
Egypt's Housing Ministry continues to prepare for winter weather conditions across new cities. Key initiatives include clearing stormwater networks, reviewing drainage systems, and ensuring the readiness of emergency teams and equipment. These efforts aim to maintain traffic flow, citizen safety, and efficient service delivery during the winter season.
Key points
- Egypt's Housing Ministry gears up for winter weather conditions across new cities
- Authorities conduct inspections and exercises to verify readiness of emergency equipment and teams
- Initiatives aim to maintain traffic flow, citizen safety, and efficient service delivery during winter season
