The Khalifa International Foundation for Humanitarian Work has established an emergency room to monitor and study urgent interventions following the floods that struck the Tehala municipality on the first day of Eid al-Adha.
In an official statement, the foundation said it is deeply concerned about the aftermath of the floods. The disaster caused widespread material damage and forced dozens of families to flee their homes.
The foundation announced the formation of a specialized emergency team to address humanitarian and health conditions in the municipality. The team is also evaluating possible urgent measures to help ease the effects of the disaster and meet the basic needs of affected families.
The emergency room is working directly with Tehala’s mayor, Hassan Sarmi, and the municipality’s media office director, Mohamed Ali Mukhtar. The team is also coordinating with relevant health and service agencies to survey damage and urgently assess humanitarian and medical needs.
According to initial information from the municipality, Tehala was widely inundated by the floodwaters. Nearly 250 families were displaced to higher ground, facing difficult humanitarian conditions due to communication outages, weak electricity service, and damaged infrastructure.
The municipality reported urgent needs including baby formula, drinking water, tents, mattresses, food supplies, and electric generators. There is also a need for medical supplies and anti-scorpion serum, as several cases have been recorded at the city’s only health center.
The Khalifa International Foundation for Humanitarian Work reaffirmed its ongoing field and humanitarian monitoring in Tehala. The organization pledged to mobilize its resources and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure swift intervention and aid to affected families.