Rain safety warnings issued for Abu Dhabi; heavy rains in eastern emirates over the weekend
The UAE capital is expecting adverse weather from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9.
Abu Dhabi residents are advised to follow safety procedures ahead of rainfall and strong winds this week.
This comes a day after the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced that the emirate would experience rains and strong winds from Monday, Oct. 7, to Wednesday, Oct. 9. This includes Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
Various areas of Abu Dhabi are expected to witness rainfall of varying intensity from Monday 7 October until Wednesday 9 October. The public is advised to adhere to modified speed limits, avoid valleys, carry first aid kits and prepare alternative light sources. pic.twitter.com/kGML0Is453
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) October 6, 2024
Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Stay away from valleys (wadis), beaches and ponds.
- Prepare first aid kits prepared in advance.
- Drive carefully and follow modified speed limits as indicated on the road signs.
- Ensure alternative light sources, such as torches and candles, are available.
- Secure all loose materials to prevent them from being blown away.
- Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, connections and fittings.
An update from the Storm Centre said the outer areas of Dubai and Sharjah could expect rain on Monday, while thunderclouds are expected to form over Ras Al Khaimah and other eastern regions.
السيناريو المتوقع اليوم الاثنين
قبل الظهر : تنشط السحب الرعدية على جبال المنطقة الشرقية وراس الخيمة
الظهر : تنحدر السحب الرعدية بشكل واسع على المنطقة الشرقية و الوسطى وتمتد للمناطق الخارجية من دبي والشارقة
بعد الظهر : ينحدر نشاط العواصف الرعدية الى مناطق العين
🔴 هناك… pic.twitter.com/Tlk1wklBz9
— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) October 7, 2024
Hail and rain in eastern emirates
Several eastern emirates experienced hail and rain over the weekend, with yellow and orange alerts issued in many areas. The National Centre of Meteorology attributed the conditions to cloud seeding.
الإمارات : نزول الشلالات من الجبال جهة الطويين جنوب رأس الخيمة #مركز_العاصفة
6_10_2024 pic.twitter.com/0EGHkeUVaZ
— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) October 6, 2024
The Storm Centre shared several videos of weather conditions in emirates, mostly in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.
الإمارات : الان هطول أمطار الخير على مسافي في المنطقة الشرقية #مركز_العاصفة
6_10_2024 pic.twitter.com/kVva3KYAQE
— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) October 6, 2024
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