On Wednesday, August 20, regions in the UAE, such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai, experienced heavy rainfall, with social media buzzing with videos of vehicles navigating flooded streets.
The Abu Dhabi Police cautioned drivers in Al Ain, stressing the importance of adhering to speed limits and avoiding risky areas like valleys, which become treacherous during such weather.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also reminded drivers to drive safely and follow their safety guidelines.
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology issued orange and yellow alerts due to ongoing unstable weather. These alerts span across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and some northern emirates, as depicted in the accompanying map.
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Photo: NCM
The alert remains effective until 11 PM on Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the unstable weather and heed instructions from local authorities.
Social media users, known as rain chasers, have been sharing videos of the persistent rain on desert roads.
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