UAE Emergency Services on Standby Ahead of Thunderstorms
- UAE is stepping up emergency response plans and resources in the wake of a weather alert warning of rolling thunderstorms and rain
- The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority is liaising with all concerned authorities, including police and municipalities, to manage the situation
- The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology said the system is expected will bring convective clouds, unstable weather, scattered rain and thunderstorms
- Police urge residents to be prepared and aware of their surroundings amid reduced visibility, which would make driving difficult in some harder-hit areas
- The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) is engaged in the study of a broad range of atmospheric phenomena and processes to determine climatic conditions in UAE
- UAE faces heat and tropical climate for the most part of the year, but peak winter months come around from December till March
- Abu Dhabi residents can contact the Abu Dhabi Municipality control centre at 993 for all emergencies or email 993@adm.abudhabi.ae to file a report
- Drivers in Dubai can use the Dubai Police smart app to report minor accidents
- In case of vehicle breakdown and accidents, it is advisable for motorists to park their vehicles in a safe area, so as to not block vehicular movement
