The UAE is currently experiencing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in various parts of the country. The Abu Dhabi Police have issued an urgent advisory for motorists to drive cautiously and reduce their speed.
Siren alerts have been sent to residents as a precaution. Speed limits on many roads have been lowered to 80 km/h.
The Meteorology Department has warned of unstable weather conditions, advising residents to avoid unnecessary driving and use low-beam headlights in low visibility situations.
The eastern and central regions of Sharjah are expected to experience heavy rain and hailstones, and coastal areas of the Arabian Gulf, as well as regions of Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra, Al Ain, and the eastern coast may be affected. Unstable weather conditions are anticipated to persist, with fluctuations between partly cloudy and cloudy conditions, accompanied by rainfall and thunder.
Temperatures are expected to drop, and wind conditions will range from moderate to strong gusts, potentially causing reduced visibility due to dust and sand. Sea conditions may become moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea during cloudy periods.
