The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) at its headquarters in Jeddah Governorate today carried out the "Rasd 11" exercise, with the participation of 47 representatives of 25 government entities from Makkah and Madinah regions, with the aim of testing the detailed emergency plan for the holy month of Ramadan season for the year 1447 AH.
The exercise was the culmination of the preparatory workshop recently completed by the center, as part of its continuous efforts to raise the level of readiness in dealing with weather phenomena, and to enhance integration and joint coordination with the concerned authorities in building and planning the exercise to ensure optimal preparation for the season.
The exercise relied on simulation using the latest technologies in a virtual environment, simulating the reality of an atmospheric condition affecting the holy sites and Madinah, highlighting the role of the center within the emergency plan, verifying the readiness of communication channels, and ensuring the sending of reports and early warnings in a timely manner, in order to support decision-making and enhance the safety of lives and property.
The exercise concluded with a number of recommendations, most notably: emphasizing the importance of testing the compatibility and alternatives of communication channels periodically to ensure that alerts reach beneficiaries without interruption, in addition to continuing to raise the maximum levels of readiness and readiness for the Ramadan season.