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Video: Road to Jebel Jais shut temporarily due to rains

Dubai - The rainy weather is expected to continue at least till Wednesday.

By Ahmed Shaaban

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Published: Sun 28 Oct 2018, 6:56 PM

Last updated: Tue 30 Oct 2018, 12:06 AM

The Ras Al Khaimah Police have closed the road leading to Jebel Jais, the highest peak in the UAE, due to heavy showers that lashed different parts of the emirate on Saturday and Sunday.

The rainy weather is expected to continue at least till Wednesday.
According to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM), heavy rains are lashing the Sama area in Ras Al Khaimah; Wadi Al Sedar, Tibaa, and Al Khalibiya areas in Fujairah; Ghayathi in Al Dhafra; and Delma. Rains have also been reported from Khor Fakkan.
Though the pleasant weather has encouraged residents to go to valleys and mountains, the authorities have warned against it. Recently, a truck driver died as his vehicle got swept away in flash floods after incessant rains in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Qur Valley. Three other SUVs were swept away in the same valley, but the authorities managed to rescue the drivers and retrieve the vehicles.
The police have urged all drivers to be "extra careful", reduce speed, and avoid the valleys. "More traffic patrols have been stationed on all roads of the emirate to attend to urgent cases, if any, and ensure traffic flow."
The police warned that it was dangerous for people to go out in this unstable weather.
In its five-day weather bulletin, the NCM has predicted rain clouds, rain and winds with speeds of up to 45kmph till Wednesday. "The region will be under the extension of the Red Sea low pressure accompanied with a western upper air trough. A large amounts of clouds will flow from north and central Saudi Arabia towards the country at intervals," said the NCM.
The authority warned of blowing dust and reduced visibility.
Dr Ahmad Habib, a weather expert with the NCM, urged residents to be careful when stepping out. "Be on the alert as hazardous weather with exceptional severity is forecast.
ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com
Low pressure to bring rains, unstable weather for next four days
UAE residents can expect some rain this week with "significant fall in temperatures", the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said. According to the authority, the country will be affected by "weather fluctuations" until Wednesday.
There shall also be a dip in the temperature, especially over the western areas. The maximum temperature recorded on Saturday was 38.8°C.

Moderate winds will blow in general, causing blowing dust over the exposed areas, NCM said.
In its five-day weather bulletin, the NCM has predicted rain clouds, rain, and winds with speeds of up to 45kmph till Wednesday. "The region will be under the extension of the Red Sea low pressure accompanied with a western upper air trough. Large amounts of clouds will flow from north and central Saudi Arabia towards the country at intervals," said the NCM.
By Saturday, rainy clouds were expected to have formed over the eastern and northern areas. "Rainy clouds will develop from Sunday to Tuesday over scattered areas, beginning westwards and along the coasts, before extending over the internal areas," the NCM added.
The cloud amounts will "decrease gradually" by Wednesday evening over most areas of the country. "Winds will freshen in convective clouds, causing blowing dust and sand, leading to poor horizontal visibility at times over the exposed areas. The sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea."
The NCM called for exercising caution while driving in the rainy weather. Residents have also been advised to take precautions when going to the beach because of the rough waves.
Recently, a truck driver died as his vehicle got swept away in flash floods after incessant rains in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Qur Valley. Three other SUVs were swept away in the same valley, but the authorities managed to rescue the drivers and retrieve the vehicles.
reporters@khaleejtimes.com


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