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Abu Dhabi warns of moderate to heavy rain next week, urges residents to stay alert
The police have advised the public to take precautions and follow instructions issued by the official authorities
Abu Dhabi Police have issued an advisory warning residents about light to moderate rainfall, heavy at times, from Saturday (December 13) to Friday (December 19) in various areas of the emirate.
The police have advised the public to take precautions, stay alert and follow the instructions issued by the official authorities. Residents are urged to adhere to the speed limit of 80kmph, maintain an appropriate safety distance from other vehicles, avoid sudden braking and excessive deceleration when turning to prevent vehicle skidding, and pulling over to the side of the road if visibility is affected while driving.
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Motorists are also urged to stay away from valleys and lowlying areas where water accumulates. The authority also urged motorists to avoid proximity to electrical power lines, open areas, and spots near trees during rainfall.
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This warning comes as Abu Dhabi is expecting light to moderate rainfall at intervals from Saturday to Wednesday. The chance increases on Thursday and Friday, and could be heavy at times especially over the coastal areas and islands.
Al Dhafra will probably see light to moderate rainfall at intervals from Saturday to Wednesday. The chance increases on Thursday and Friday, could be heavy at times especially over the coastal areas and islands.
Rainfall is expected especially on Thursday and Friday in Al Ain.
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology has already issued an advisory, urging members of the public to follow guidelines as the country goes through unstable weather conditions.
The wettest day in the forecast is Sunday, December 14, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected. Families planning to head outdoors need to prepare for potentially disruptive weather.
Dubai Police called on drivers to exercise caution due to fluctuating weather conditions, with rain expected. Authorities confirmed their readiness to deal with emergency incident reports in mountainous areas and valleys, or with traffic accidents that may occur in rainy conditions.
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