UAE braces for heavy rainfall during weekend

Abu Dhabi - The NCEMA also warned about travelling around valleys and dams and urged the public to be cautious about slippery rocks.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has completed its preparations for the anticipated weather volatility and instability between December 15 and 18.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), from Friday, the number of clouds will increase in various areas of the UAE, accompanied by heavy rainfall.
"The UAE will be affected by a low-pressure surface area caused by a cold air front from the north, which will gradually increase the level of cloudiness from Friday, including some rain clouds on the northern and eastern regions," the NCM said.
High and low-pressure surface areas are forecast to increase between Saturday and Monday.
The local NCEMA teams in all emirates have coordinated with the relevant institutions and government authorities to enhance the readiness of appropriate units for the expected weather volatility.
The NCEMA has also coordinated with local emergency teams to confirm their readiness to respond to any emergency resulting from the heavy rainfall. It also urged the general public and people travelling by sea or to mountains, valleys, dams and wilderness areas to be cautious.
The NCEMA also warned about travelling around valleys and dams and urged the public to be cautious about slippery rocks.