MoHRE emphasizes the necessity of making sure that occupational health and safety regulations are fulfilled. Due to the anticipated weather, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization urged private sector businesses throughout the United Arab Emirates to be cautious and take all necessary precautions at work on Thursday and Friday, December 18 and 19. (See the real-time weather updates here.) The government has stressed the significance of protecting workers’ health and safety, especially at outdoor work sites where it may be difficult to continue operations.
It also emphasized how important it is to make sure that occupational health and safety regulations are followed both when working and when traveling to and from work locations. The MoHRE caution coincides with the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology’s warning of unpredictable weather today, with sporadic clouds bringing hail, rain, thunder, and lightning in certain places. According to the NCM, moderate to fresh winds may occasionally intensify, raising dust and impairing visibility. Conditions along the shore will be difficult due to the predicted rough seas. As the severe weather spreads across the nation, keep checking back for updates.
Early on Thursday morning, there was a lot of rain in various regions of the United Arab Emirates, including Ras Al Khaimah, which caused some places to flood. Residents, drivers, and commuters have been advised by local authorities to drive carefully and stay away from low-lying places where water can collect. The influence of unfavorable weather conditions has also prompted Dubai Police to issue a warning, advising locals and visitors to take measures. The public was cautioned by authorities to stay away from beaches, avoid sailing, and avoid valleys and flash flood-prone areas. To protect safety during the weather event, drivers have been advised to drive carefully and according to established guidelines.
