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​AMMAN
​Director of the Southern Shuna Operation and Maintenance Directorate at the Jordan Valley Authority, Ahmad Al-Adwan, stated on Saturday that the 16 valleys located within the Authority's jurisdiction are operating normally and without obstacles, confirming that no landslides have been recorded.
​Al-Adwan added in a statement to "Al-Mamlaka" that the valleys are subject to periodic monitoring by specialists from the Jordan Valley Authority, noting that the Authority took all necessary precautionary measures in anticipation of the atmospheric depression currently affecting the Kingdom.
​He urged citizens to avoid valleys during the low-pressure system's impact and to stay away from torrential stream channels and water accumulation areas.
​This comes in conjunction with warnings issued by the Meteorological Department regarding the risk of flash floods and stream flows in valleys and low-lying areas, amidst intensifying rainfall in Balqa, Madaba, the Central Ghor, the Dead Sea region, and the valleys feeding into it.
​Based on the latest radar images, the Meteorological Department indicated that rain events could be heavy at times over the coming hours, increasing the risk of sudden flash floods, particularly in valleys and low-lying terrains.
​It warned that rainwater could accumulate and accelerate toward the Dead Sea through its feeding valleys, even if heavy rain does not fall in the immediate area, owing to its unique topographical nature.
​Furthermore, it alerted to the potential for soil and rock erosion, especially on mountain roads, slopes, and valley streams, advising against trips and picnics in low-lying zones and around the Dead Sea perimeter.
​The Department emphasized the necessity of avoiding crossing roads experiencing running water, whether in vehicles or on foot, and urged the public to follow weather bulletins and adhere to instructions issued by official authorities.
​Source: Rum News Agency