UAE asks residents to 'take caution' as rainfall expected across country
In an advisory on X, UAE's Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to residents asking them to "take caution" amid the current weather conditions. The authority urged residents to adhere to traffic laws and "stay away from water ponds and fast-moving streams" to prevent their vehicle from sliding. The National Centre of Meteorology said that the day today will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with rainfall expected.Some convective clouds are expected to form with rainfall of different intensities forecasted over most areas of the country. Light to moderate winds will blow, fresh to strong at times. Clouds will cause blowing dust and sand will reduce the horizontal visibility. Public safety guidelinesEarly on Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior reminded residents of public safety guidelines, which are as follows:Do not go out unless necessaryAvoid moving around during strong windsAlways prioritise safetyDriving safelyReduce speedKeep a safe distanceDrive only when necessaryStay calm and cautiousOfficial newsGet news from official sourcesDo not spread rumoursAvoid exaggeration and inaccurate informationValleys and seaAvoid valleys and flood channelsSwimming in the sea is prohibitedStay away from pools of waterHome safetySecure loose objectsEnsure balconies and surfaces are safeRemove hazardous items from outdoor areasAbu Dhabi authorities have issued an advisory as well, asking residents to remain vigilant amid unstable weather conditions. They have asked residents to note the following:Avoid using mobile or wired phones in open areas during thunderstorms.Avoid flood waters and streams.Avoid touching any power lines exposed to rainwater.Avoid lifting manhole covers.Avoid standing near trees, lamp posts, glass facades, or metal doors.Stay away from construction sites.Free parking, reduced speed limit Sharjah has announced that the public parking fee exemption is being extended until further notice, amid unstable weather conditions. The extension is on the parking fee exemption implemented on March 23.Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reduced speed limits across key roads and urged motorists to exercise caution while driving. Drivers have been advised to reduce speed and remain vigilant, as the measures aim to enhance road safety amid current conditions.Speed limits have now returned to normal but had been adjusted to the following, earlier today:The speed reduction system to 100 km/h has been activated on Sweihan Road (Al Fayah Bridge - Nahil Bridge)Speed reduction system activated to 100 Km/h on Al Taf road (Al Saad - Sweihan)Speed reduction system activated to 100 Km/h on Abu Dhabi - Al Ain road (Al Khaznah - Rimah )Speed reduction system activated to 60 Km/h on Al Khaleej Al Arabi road (Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park - Airport Street)Speed reduction system activated to 60 Km/h on Shk. Zayed bin Sultan road (Qasr Al Bahr - Shk.Zayed Bridge)Speed reduction system activated to 100 Km/h on Abu Dhabi - Al Ain road (Al Nahda Bridge - Al Mafraq Bridge)Weather forecast for March 24Temperatures could be as high as 29ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 26ºC in Abu Dhabi and 27ºC in Dubai. Yellow and orange alerts have been issued across the country for rain and dust. Take a look at the affected area below:Temperatures could also be as low as 19ºC in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai and 12ºC in mountainous regions. Humidity levels will range from 45 to 90 per cent in Abu Dhabi and from 40 to 80 per cent in Dubai. Conditions at sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times with clouds in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman sea.UAE weather: Cloudy with chance of rain; winds to cause blowing dustUAE weather: Cloudy with chance of rain; winds to cause blowing dust
In an advisory on X, UAE's Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to residents asking them to "take caution" amid the current weather conditions.
The authority urged residents to adhere to traffic laws and "stay away from water ponds and fast-moving streams" to prevent their vehicle from sliding. The National Centre of Meteorology said that the day today will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with rainfall expected.
Some convective clouds are expected to form with rainfall of different intensities forecasted over most areas of the country. Light to moderate winds will blow, fresh to strong at times. Clouds will cause blowing dust and sand will reduce the horizontal visibility.
Public safety guidelines
Early on Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior reminded residents of public safety guidelines, which are as follows:
Do not go out unless necessary
Avoid moving around during strong winds
Always prioritise safety
Driving safely
Reduce speed
Keep a safe distance
Drive only when necessary
Stay calm and cautious
Official news
Get news from official sources
Do not spread rumours
Avoid exaggeration and inaccurate information
Valleys and sea
Avoid valleys and flood channels
Swimming in the sea is prohibited
Stay away from pools of water
Home safety
Secure loose objects
Ensure balconies and surfaces are safe
Remove hazardous items from outdoor areas
Abu Dhabi authorities have issued an advisory as well, asking residents to remain vigilant amid unstable weather conditions.
They have asked residents to note the following:
Avoid using mobile or wired phones in open areas during thunderstorms.
Avoid flood waters and streams.
Avoid touching any power lines exposed to rainwater.
Avoid lifting manhole covers.
Avoid standing near trees, lamp posts, glass facades, or metal doors.
Stay away from construction sites.
Free parking, reduced speed limit
Sharjah has announced that the public parking fee exemption is being extended until further notice, amid unstable weather conditions. The extension is on the parking fee exemption implemented on March 23.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reduced speed limits across key roads and urged motorists to exercise caution while driving. Drivers have been advised to reduce speed and remain vigilant, as the measures aim to enhance road safety amid current conditions.
Speed limits have now returned to normal but had been adjusted to the following, earlier today:
The speed reduction system to 100 km/h has been activated on Sweihan Road (Al Fayah Bridge - Nahil Bridge)
Speed reduction system activated to 100 Km/h on Al Taf road (Al Saad - Sweihan)
Speed reduction system activated to 100 Km/h on Abu Dhabi - Al Ain road (Al Khaznah - Rimah )
Speed reduction system activated to 60 Km/h on Al Khaleej Al Arabi road (Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park - Airport Street)
Speed reduction system activated to 60 Km/h on Shk. Zayed bin Sultan road (Qasr Al Bahr - Shk.Zayed Bridge)
Speed reduction system activated to 100 Km/h on Abu Dhabi - Al Ain road (Al Nahda Bridge - Al Mafraq Bridge)
Weather forecast for March 24
Temperatures could be as high as 29ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 26ºC in Abu Dhabi and 27ºC in Dubai. Yellow and orange alerts have been issued across the country for rain and dust. Take a look at the affected area below:
Temperatures could also be as low as 19ºC in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai and 12ºC in mountainous regions. Humidity levels will range from 45 to 90 per cent in Abu Dhabi and from 40 to 80 per cent in Dubai. Conditions at sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times with clouds in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman sea.
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