Child drowns in rainwater pool in Sharjah, police urge parents to stay cautious

Sharjah Police have revealed that a child was drowned in a rainwater pool on Wednesday. Sharjah Police’s operations room received a report on the incident at 7:05 on Wednesday.

The specialised teams rushed to the scene where they began rescue and first aid procedures for the child and transferred him later to the hospital but he passed away.

Expressing their heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the child’s family, Sharjah Police underlined the importance of strengthening parental supervision, raising awareness among children about the dangers of swimming in unauthorized locations and abiding by preventive guidelines, thus contributing to protecting them from potential risks.

Sharjah Police warned parents of the dangers of approaching or swimming in rainwater accumulations and overflowing valleys due to the serious risks that they might pose to their safety.

Underscoring the need to monitor the whereabouts of their children, Sharjah Police explained that rainwater pools had varying depths and it was hard to assess their danger, adding that there was also the possibility of sudden slips and the presence of unstable mud formations, which would increase the risk of drowning accidents or serious injuries.

Safety is a shared responsibility that requires everyone’s co-operation, they said, calling on members of the society to report any behaviours that might endanger children on 901 for general inquiries and non-emergency cases or on 999 in urgent and emergency cases.

Hanadi Saleh Al Yafei, Director General of the Child Safety Organisation.

Hanadi Saleh Al Yafei, Director General of the Child Safety Organisation, said: “Child safety is a shared responsibility that begins within the family and extends across the wider community. It is not limited to specific situations, but spans everyday environments that may appear safe yet present unforeseen risks—particularly during changing weather conditions or when temporary water accumulations and unregulated play areas emerge, as recent incidents have underscored the importance of prevention and vigilance.”

She added: “Children are naturally curious and inclined to explore and play, making attentive supervision essential, alongside ongoing awareness of their whereabouts. It is equally important to provide safe environments that support their development without restricting their freedom to learn, while equipping them to recognise potential risks across different settings, whether in residential neighbourhoods or open spaces.”

She emphasised: “At the Child Safety Organisation, we remain a committed partner to families, working hand in hand to raise awareness, provide guidance, and foster a culture of prevention that safeguards children and ensures they grow in a safe and secure environment.”