Recently Kuwait has experienced heavy rain and flooding. There are a set of necessary instructions given by the department of relation and security information of the Interior Ministry.
Citizens and expatriates are suggested to follow these instructions in these circumstances:
- Follow the news when there are warnings about flooding.
- Be cautious and do not ignore warnings and instructions.
- Helping others should not constitute a danger to you or those you are helping.
- If there is heavy flooding with the possibility of reaching inside the home, move your belongings to the upper floors, provided you have time, and cut the power.
- Do not attempt to move or touch fallen objects or wires.
- Do not use radios or mobile phones in open areas.
- Inform the civil defense department on 1804000 in case of any danger.
- Do not go to a place where water has gathered, because you may obstruct rescuers and emergency work.
- Do not use wet electric appliances until you are sure they are dry and safe to use.
- If you are driving, stay away from low-lying areas.
- Leave the vehicle if it encounters any problem during flooding.