Dubai’s emergency services executed a meticulously coordinated overnight operation to mitigate severe flooding caused by torrential rainfall, prioritizing public safety and infrastructure restoration. According to Brigadier Turki Abdulrahman bin Fares, Director of Operations at Dubai Police, advanced monitoring of regional weather patterns enabled proactive deployment of resources before conditions deteriorated locally.
Approximately 70% of all patrol and rescue assets were activated across the emirate, including the mountainous Hatta region. Police units extended duty hours while specialized teams addressed multiple challenges: draining submerged roadways, managing traffic disruptions, assisting stranded motorists, and securing high-risk zones including valleys, elevated terrain, and coastal areas.
The response leveraged a unified command structure integrating Dubai Police with Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, Ambulance Services, DEWA, and the Government of Dubai Media Office. This collaborative framework enabled real-time information sharing and coordinated field operations throughout the crisis.
Twenty-two specialized rescue teams—13 land-based and nine marine units—were strategically positioned to handle emergencies. The public alert system disseminated critical safety information while community management teams regulated access to affected areas and addressed resident concerns.
Brigadier bin Fares emphasized that pre-established contingency plans, joint exercises, and continuous coordination enabled dynamic adjustments based on live meteorological data and field reports. The operation successfully maintained safety across all districts, with normalcy largely restored by morning through these concerted efforts.