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Jordan News
06-05-2025
- Jordan News
Tourism Ministry: It is 'business as usual' in Petra after floods - Jordan News
Tourism Ministry: It is 'business as usual' in Petra after floods Tourism is back to normal in the Red Rose city of Petra on Monday after the southern region was struck by heavy downpours that triggered flash floods causing disruptions at the tourist attraction. اضافة اعلان "Tourism activity is back to normal now and the city is receiving visitors from various countries around the world after tickets were suspended Sunday afternoon," said Yazan Mahadin, Commissioner for Petra Archaeological Park and Tourism at the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA). He said PDTRA had put in place a contingency plan to deal with the weather conditions, and emergency response teams were on the spot to repair damaged sites and ensure public safety. Repair crews were clearing floodwaters, maintaining trails and visitor facilities, and providing field support teams at vital sites within the Petra Archaeological Park, he said, adding that the authority was in coordination with security and civil defense bodies. Mahadin stressed the safety of visitors and citizens is a top priority, as the PDTRA endeavors to provide a safe tourist environment, raise the level of services that are "befitting Petra's status as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and a global destination and UNESCO world heritage site." Petra
Jordan Times
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Jordan Times
Tourism resumes in Petra after heavy rain, flash floods
Tourist activity in Petra is returning to normal after heavy rains and flash floods, with authorities ensuring the safety of visitors and the rapid restoration of affected areas (Petra photo) AMMAN — Tourist activity in the ancient city of Petra returned to normal on Monday after a day of weather-related disruption caused by heavy rain and flash floods. The severe weather on Sunday afternoon prompted authorities to halt ticket sales and temporarily suspend access to the archaeological site, according to Yazan Mahadin, Commissioner of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA). Mahadin confirmed that Petra, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, is now welcoming visitors from all over the world without hindrance and that tourist movement has resumed at its normal pace. Emergency teams and PDTRA staff were on high alert from the beginning of the weather disturbance and immediately carried out repairs and maintenance on the affected areas to ensure public safety and continuity of tourism activities, Mahadin said. He added that the authority had implemented a comprehensive emergency response plan, which included clearing flood channels, repairing trails and tourist facilities, and deploying field support teams to key locations within the archaeological reserve. Coordination with security forces and civil defence has also been maintained to ensure a rapid and effective response. The safety of visitors and local residents remains the authority's top priority, Mahadin stressed, noting that the PDTRA continues to work around the clock to maintain a safe and secure tourist environment while improving the quality of services provided to visitors. These efforts reflect Petra's global status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, he added.
