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Roads closed due to flooding as heavy rain hits UAE

Dubai - Public urged to stay away from valleys and dams

By Web Report

Published: Sun 17 Dec 2017, 7:14 AM

Last updated: Sun 17 Dec 2017, 7:32 PM

Sharjah Police have announced the closure of roads that leads to valley as heavy rain lashed parts of the UAE on Sunday with more expected until December 18.

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They also urged the public to stay away from valleys and dams to avoid being swept away by flash-flooding.

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The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) shared videos of flooded wadis in Fujairah, which experienced heavy rain earlier on Sunday.

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged motorists to drive safely during rainy conditions.

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Meanwhile, the department of public works of the Ras Al Khaimah has created a special team to deal with the aftermath of Saturday's rainfall. The Ras Al Khaimah Police has pressed into action 80 traffic petrol for any emergencies resulting from the unstable weather.
In Dubai, RTA has urged motorists to drive safely during the rainy conditions. During rains, drivers must reduce speed avoid speeding and overtaking other vehicles, it advises.

When it rains, please drive patiently, avoid speeding and overtaking other vehicles. Your #Safety is our priority. pic.twitter.com/DY0tj2mAxr
- RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 16, 2017

Abu Dhabi Police also confirmed its readiness to deal all calls received by the Command and Control Centre of the Abu Dhabi Police, Al Dhafra and Al Ain in normal or exceptional circumstances.
All police departments and directorates have completed their preparedness for the expected weather fluctuations in co-ordination with relevant departments.

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Multiple accidents stall Dubai traffic
Commuters faced heavy delays on Sunday due to multiple accidents in Dubai, especially affecting Al Khail Road.
Al Khail Road was affected after an accident was reported in the direction heading towards Shaikh Zayed Road.

Another accident slowed down traffic flow in Ras Al Khor and Al Khail Road causing congestion and tailback.

Sharjah drivers heading to Dubai should expect delays on Sheikh Zayed Road's E11 - from Al Nahda street towards Dubai. Delays were also expected on E311 road towards Muhaisnah.