Evacuation of 68 people trapped by heavy dust in Ma'an

Arab Weather - Civil defense teams, supported by gendarmerie and police forces, were able to evacuate 68 people trapped by heavy dust in Ma'an Governorate.

The media spokesman for the Public Security Directorate explained that 18 people who were stuck on the side of the road due to heavy dust were evacuated, in addition to evacuating 47 other people in the East Husseiniya area. All people were secured to safe locations, while three people suffering from shortness of breath were transferred to the hospital to receive treatment, and they are in good health.

He called on citizens to exercise caution and adhere to the instructions issued by the competent authorities, especially in areas witnessing heavy dust, and to take the necessary precautions, and not hesitate to request assistance through the emergency number 911 if necessary.

This afternoon, a number of Public Security personnel who were trapped due to heavy dust in the Jafr area while performing their duty to help citizens were evacuated. Their general condition is good.