Overview
- Heavy rain hit Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Saturday morning, with the National Centre of Meteorology issuing alerts for convective clouds and strong winds reducing visibility.
- Forecasters expect rain of varying intensity with thunderstorms and a chance of localized hail across parts of the country through Friday, March 27.
- NCEMA said it is coordinating with the Ministry of Interior and meteorologists and stands ready to activate business continuity plans where required.
- Police urged motorists to drive cautiously and follow variable speed limits, with Abu Dhabi typically lowering limits to 80kph during severe conditions and advising drivers to avoid waterlogged areas and wadis.
- Municipal and emergency teams, including Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, reported operational readiness as winds of 15–25 km/h may gust to about 40 km/h and seas turn rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.