Several UAE government entities, including police, emergency authorities, and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), have issued alerts as the country experiences unpredictable weather. Conditions are expected to continue until midweek.
Key Weather Conditions:
- Rainfall of varying intensity, hail in some areas
- Convective cloud formation
- Strong winds and downdrafts that may cause flying debris and reduced visibility
Affected Areas:
- Northern, eastern, some inland and western regions
Public Safety Warnings:
- Avoid valleys, landslide-prone slopes, and areas prone to water accumulation.
- Do not approach open or elevated areas during lightning or thunder.
- Drive cautiously; low visibility and sudden downdrafts are hazardous.
- Entering valleys during water flow may result in:
- Fine of 2,000 AED
- 23 black points
- Vehicle impoundment for 60 days (Ministerial Resolution No. 227 of 2023)
Cause:
The NCM reported a combination of a surface low-pressure system from the south, an upper-air low, and a cold, moist air mass affecting the country.
Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and follow official advisories.
