Heavy rain and hail expected in the United Arab Emirates
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The unsettled weather is forecast to continue from Friday, March 8 until midday Sunday, March 10.
During this weekend, all roads to valleys and mountains in the United Arab Emirates will be closed due to the expected severe weather conditions. These closures will remain in effect as long as adverse weather persists. Starting Friday night, March 8, and ending at noon on Sunday, March 10, heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are expected to hit the country, causing flooding in certain areas. Strong winds may also reduce visibility on roads, with more intense weather conditions forecast from midnight Friday to midnight Saturday.
Adverse weather conditions will begin in the Al Dhafra and Al Ain regions and then move towards Abu Dhabi and its surrounding areas. Next, unstable weather conditions will affect Dubai before reaching Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. By Sunday night, the severity of the weather is expected to decrease.
Authorities advise residents to stay indoors and only go out if absolutely necessary due to the expected severe weather conditions. They have also recommended motorists park their vehicles in safe areas, away from mountains, valleys and bodies of water.
He National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has issued hail storm warnings, advising residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their property and their vehicles from ice.
Officials have stressed the importance of complying with safety guidelines and have warned that fines and penalties will be imposed on those who endanger themselves or others.
Under existing regulations, fines of up to Dh1,000 can be imposed for gathering near valleys, flooded areas and dams during rainy weather. Furthermore, entering a flooded valley, regardless of the level of danger, could result in a fine of Dh2,000, 23 black points on the driving license and confiscation of the vehicle for 60 days.
During a press conference, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) He stressed the importance of neighbors following the instructions issued by the authorities. They warned that legal action will be taken against those who fail to comply.
In the United Arab Emirates, preventing authorities from regulating traffic, ambulances and rescue vehicles during emergencies, disasters, crises and rainy conditions, as well as in flooded valleys, can result in a fine of Dh1,000 and confiscation of the vehicle. vehicle for 60 days.
Crisis and disaster management teams in each emirate will determine whether remote learning will be implemented in schools. Additionally, each emirate will decide whether to cancel outdoor events and other events scheduled for this weekend.
News Source: Khaleej Times
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