UAE weather dept issues dust storm warning

Thursday, November 21, 2019

The UAE weather department has issued a rain and dust alert for residents in the country on Wednesday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) on Wednesday warned of the poor visibility of less than 2,000 meters at times due to wind speed reaching up to 70 kmph at times in various coastal and inland areas of the country.

The alert is expected to last between 5am and 10am, the NCM stated.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the country will receive more rains accompanied by thunder and lightning this week.

Rains of “different intensities” have been forecast for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The NCM said temperatures will drop on Wednesday and Thursday across the country.

Strong winds will blow up sand, causing “poor to very poor visibility”.

The centre also predicted “rough to very rough seas” till Thursday.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, meanwhile, urged residents to follow instructions from the authorities concerned during the unstable weather “in order to preserve lives and properties”.

All motorists are advised to be extra careful on the road and report an emergency via various government hotlines.

Heavy to moderate rain was reported in several parts of the UAE on Wednesday morning, according the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).

According to the latest tweets by NCM, heavy to moderate rain was reported over Jebel Ali in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and in Abu Dhabi.

The NCM has called on drivers and pedestrians to take all necessary precautions when on roads due to blowing dust and sand causing poor horizontal visibility less than 2,000 meters at times due to fresh winds.

The centre also predicted “rough to very rough seas” till Thursday.

The NCM, police and civil defence in UAE earlier issued a weather alert for Wednesday, warning residents of heavy rainfall accompanied with strong winds and rough sea.

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