UAE climate: Heavy rains hit Dubai, different emirates; NCM points purple alert – Information

Authorities urge residents to stay away from valleys, flooded areas and rain water catchments

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Code-red alerts had been issued by the climate authorities for a number of elements of the UAE following heavy rains that hit the nation late afternoon on Thursday.

In keeping with the NCM, heavy rains had been witnessed in Al Ain and elements of Dubai.

Purple signifies ‘hazardous climate occasions of outstanding severity are forecast’ and advises residents to be “extraordinarily vigilant”.

Areas resembling Margham, Al Labab and Lisaili in Dubai, Al Faya in Sharjah, Al Amera and Al Dhahir in Al Ain, are experiencing hazardous climate with reasonable to heavy showers.

Movies posted on NCM’s Twitter deal with reveals autos plying moist roads as heavy rains lash elements of the nation.

Abu Dhabi Police known as on motorists to drive safely on inside and exterior roads throughout rain and excessive climate circumstances. Authority urged residents to avoid flowing valleys and water logging, and to observe the directions to protect the security of all.

It urged highway customers to observe the climate updates earlier than the beginning of the journey, cut back highway speeds and go away a ample security distance between autos. Abu Dhabi Police additionally pressured on the risks of utilizing cell phones, filming or getting distracted whereas driving.

Motorists have been informed to abide by pace limits displayed on the digital signal boards. Speeds are diminished to 80kmph on some roads throughout adversarial climate circumstances.

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