Drainage and early warning at the centre of the emergency meeting
LIBYA – The Minister of Health in the Government of National Unity has taken part in a meeting held by the acting Minister of Local Government, who heads the National Emergency and Rapid Response Team, at the ministry’s headquarters to review the readiness of the relevant authorities to deal with the impact of rainfall. The ministers of housing and construction and of youth, along with members of the team, also attended.
Review of the 13 October rains
Participants discussed forecasts and reports from the National Meteorological Centre, early-warning mechanisms and the readiness of sewerage services, following the rain that fell on Tripoli on 13 October.
Obstacles faced by the Public Services Company
The meeting also examined infrastructure challenges and the obstacles faced by the Tripoli Public Services Company while dealing with waterlogging.
Coordination with municipal mayors
Those attending discussed strengthening communication between institutions, service companies and municipal mayors to speed up responses to reports, coordinate field efforts and protect residents and their property.
