Heavy rain in UAE: speed limit reduced due to poor visibility, orange alert – News
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Weather Department warns residents of potentially hazardous weather conditions and advises community members to use caution
Although temperatures in the UAE remain well above 45°C, residents in several parts of the country have experienced unexpectedly wet weather. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has reported heavy to moderate rain in areas such as Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning residents of potentially dangerous weather conditions. They advise community members to exercise caution and take necessary precautions when going outdoors.
Several areas of Al Ain have witnessed heavy rain, including Al Foah, Al Bad’ and Ishabah. Light rain fell over the Filli area in Sharjah and Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. Heavy rain in Al Foah significantly reduced visibility on the roads. Motorists were seen driving cautiously and some parked their cars on the side of the road to avoid possible mishaps. Watch the incessant rain hitting Al Foah below:
Abu Dhabi Police and other authorities in the country asked motorists to exercise caution due to the rainy weather and to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
More rain is expected tomorrow. According to the NCM, the weather on Wednesday will be clear to partly cloudy at times. Low clouds will appear on the eastern coast in the morning, with the probability that some cumulus clouds will form in the afternoon that may be accompanied by rain.
It will be humid overnight and Thursday morning with the possibility of fog or light mist forming in some areas.
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