Heavy rain and flooding : Roads closed in UAE

Heavy rain and flooding : Roads closed in UAE

Sharjah Police have announced the closure of roads that leads to valley as heavy rain lashed parts of the UAE on Sunday with more expected until December 18.

They also urged the public to stay away from valleys and dams to avoid being swept away by flash-flooding.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) shared videos of flooded wadis in Fujairah, which experienced heavy rain earlier on Sunday.

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged motorists to drive safely during rainy conditions.

Meanwhile, the department of public works of the Ras Al Khaimah has created a special team to deal with the aftermath of Saturday’s rainfall. The Ras Al Khaimah Police has pressed into action 80 traffic petrol for any emergencies resulting from the unstable weather.

In Dubai, RTA has urged motorists to drive safely during the rainy conditions. During rains, drivers must reduce speed avoid speeding and overtaking other vehicles, it advises.

Abu Dhabi Police also confirmed its readiness to deal all calls received by the Command and Control Centre of the Abu Dhabi Police, Al Dhafra and Al Ain in normal or exceptional circumstances.

All police departments and directorates have completed their preparedness for the expected weather fluctuations in co-ordination with relevant departments.