Users of social networks in Saudi Arabia circulated video clips and pictures said to be of a residential project east of the capital, Riyadh, which showed its sinking in water due to the rain wave in the Kingdom.
site said preceded Residents of the “Bawabat Al-Sharq Project” neighborhood had previously submitted reports stating that “there is no drainage of rainwater in the project.”
They pointed out that this is not the time when the residents of the region suffer from the flooding of their homes, calling for “imposing control over new projects so that disasters do not recur,” as they put it.
The video clips showed civil defense teams roaming on boats in the Bawabat Al Sharq project area.
A Twitter user asked who was responsible for what happened, hinting that “cooperation between the Ministry of Housing and the private sector results in poor disposal and services.”
People go to borrow and take loans and be liable for 30 years in order to settle and live in a house
But they are surprised that the result of cooperation between the Ministry of Housing. The private sector = poor management and services
who is in Charge ? pic.twitter.com/Nju6JsNp9V#East _ Gate
– Abdullah Al-Roumi (@codeanonymous11) January 6, 2023
The Saudi activist, Ghanem Al-Dosari, said in a tweet that he thanked the Saudi crown prince for the completion of the project, calling for the provision of lifeboats for the population.
I extend my thanks to Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the completion of the East Gate residential project in Riyadh. #Riyadh_Rain_Now I also wish His Highness not to skimp on the population of the 50 billion trees! pic.twitter.com/6I8WkqPOSZ
– Ghanem Al-Dosari (@GhanemAlmasarir) January 6, 2023
A resident of Bawabat Al Sharq posted a tweet three days ago complaining regarding the high water level in the neighborhood.
Hello
My neighbors and I in Bawabat Al Sharq, during the rain, suffer from the rise in the water level and the blockage of the drain hole. A complaint was submitted previously with the number 22801575, and the problem was not resolved.@Amanatalriyadh @Ali_Shehri2030 @BinAyyafFaisal
It should be noted that this hole serves approximately 300 homes pic.twitter.com/YWzsgm0t99– Hammoud Al-Qahtani (@homoudsaad) January 3, 2023
For its part, “Wafi”, which is the authority authorized to issue licenses for the sale of real estate units off-plan in Saudi Arabia, and is affiliated with the Saudi Ministry of Housing, said that it “is carefully following all projects licensed by it to ensure the safety of rain and torrential drainage in it.”
And she explained in a tweet via Twitter that she “monitored damage to one of the neighborhoods in the East Gate project,” noting that she “formed a specialized team to urgently stop the site and deal with the rain drainage.”
A “specialized team” to ensure the safety of the projects licensed by “Wafi” and to stand urgently on “Bawabat Al Sharq” pic.twitter.com/Ux1DKN2l1A
– Wafi (@wafi__sa) January 6, 2023
She added that concerned authorities began withdrawing “the rainwater pools at the site.”
According to site “Wafi”, “Bawabat Al Sharq” is considered “the first pioneering project that reflects the objectives of the partnership between the private sector and the Ministry of Housing, so that “Bawabat Al Sharq” provides appropriate housing solutions to ensure access to a sustainable urban environment that enjoys well-being and a safe environment for the population, and offers engineering solutions Distinctive finances commensurate with the citizen’s needs for housing within the urban scope of the city of Riyadh.
For its part, the newspaper headlined:OkazSaudi Arabia on the topic, “Rain reveals the absence of drainage in a residential project in Riyadh.”
In turn, the developer said that the number of damaged residential villas is 37 out of more than two thousand villas, expressing its regret to the owners of residential villas, stressing that it will deal with the water bodies.
An explanatory statement regarding what was circulated regarding the East Gate project@saudimomrah@wafi__sa@Amanatalriyadh pic.twitter.com/szORK1JHuQ
– Al-Muzaini Real Estate Company (@ALMOZAINI_CO) January 6, 2023
The Riyadh Municipality said in a tweet that in light of “the rains in the region, emergency teams continue their efforts to drain rainwater pools from various neighborhoods of Riyadh.”
In light of the heavy rains in the region, emergency teams are continuing their efforts to drain rainwater pools from various neighborhoods #Riyadh..????️✨#The rainy season#Riyadh Municipality pic.twitter.com/iZmmNp8OAz
– Riyadh Municipality (@Amanatalriyadh) January 6, 2023
In early January, the Saudi authorities issued an “updated version of the guide to providing water and sanitation services in the Kingdom,” according to the Saudi Press Agency.SPA“.
Al-Hurra might not verify the authenticity of the video clips.
