Jordan: Major collapses in the colored pools of the Dead Sea, declaring it a high-risk area.

Arab Weather - Traveler and researcher Abdul Rahim Al-Arjan told Ammon News Agency that the Colored Pool area on the southern shore of the Dead Sea witnessed major collapses a few days ago, bringing back to the forefront all the warnings that had been issued about it previously.

Al-Arjan said in an article he wrote for Ammon that he had previously stated in previous articles that there is no doubt that this area is not a safe tourist site, but rather a very dangerous geological area that requires the highest degree of caution.

He pointed out that previous warnings were based on the opinions of geology experts and the experiences of local residents and investors familiar with the Dead Sea's nature. He cautioned against expanding the site's promotion on social media due to the real danger it poses to visitors' lives. He emphasized that the natural beauty of the area does not negate the fact that it is located in a region undergoing continuous geological changes that could lead to sudden collapses.

Al-Arjan noted that in several previous articles he had exposed the misappropriation of public funds through the removal of a section of the protective barriers on the public road and the creation of an illegal access point to the site, for which visitors were charged fees, despite clear signs indicating that the area was classified as a "danger zone." Despite the obvious violation, the situation remained unchanged, and visitors continued to flock to the site.

He pointed out that, following the landslides that occurred in the area in recent days, it has become clear that those warnings were not exaggerated or alarmist, but rather a realistic assessment of the nature of the place. Had it not been for God's mercy, these landslides could have coincided with the presence of large numbers of visitors, turning into a human tragedy.

He stressed that what happened should be a turning point in how this site is managed. The safety of citizens and visitors must be a priority, and access to a dangerous area cannot remain open through entrances built with misappropriated public funds, nor can it continue to be exploited for personal gain at the expense of people's lives.

Al-Arjan emphasized that responsibility does not rest solely with the relevant authorities, but extends to anyone promoting the site on social media without disclosing its true dangers. Words and images can entice others to venture into unsafe places, necessitating a greater degree of responsibility and integrity.

He stressed that the recent landslides send a clear message that nature cannot be defied and that scientific warnings must be taken seriously. We hope these events will spur decisive action to protect lives, remove all encroachments on public roads, close any illegal access points, and prevent access to the most dangerous areas.