Amman, June 28 (Petra) — Jordan has commenced the construction of an
advanced Doppler weather radar in the Al-Heisha area of the southern
Ma’an Governorate, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said on
Sunday.

The strategic initiative, which aims to strengthen the kingdom’s
meteorological monitoring and climate early warning capabilities, was
inspected by JMD director Raed Al Khattab.

During the site visit, Al Khattab held coordination meetings with
Ma’an Governor Khaled Al-Hajjaj, Chairman of the Ma’an Provincial
Council Mousa Al-Shalabi, Shobak Mayor Mohammad Al-Naimat, and Shobak
District Officer Ghazi Abu Qaoud to streamline local technical
cooperation.

Al Khattab said the project is backed by the government with direct
oversight from Transport Minister Nidal Al-Qatamin. He noted that the
new Doppler system ranks among the most advanced weather radars
globally and will significantly expand tracking coverage across
Jordan’s southern regions.

Once operational, the facility will be integrated with the existing
weather radar in Abu Alanda to establish a comprehensive, nationwide
radar network. This integrated system will improve the real-time
detection of severe and volatile weather phenomena, enabling faster
early warnings to protect lives and infrastructure.

The project is estimated to take approximately 18 months to complete,
with full deployment and operational readiness projected for the
beginning of 2028.

Governor Al-Hajjaj affirmed the full support of local and municipal
authorities for the project, describing it as a vital national asset
that will elevate the kingdom’s preparedness against severe weather
risks and climate emergencies.

//Petra// AF