Rain lashes Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman: Motorists on wet weather alerts
Ministry announces holiday for all schools in Sharjah due to heavy rainfall & Storm.
UAE Met department warns that the storm might continue for another 36hours.
Warnings issued by the Met dept and Abu Dhabi, Ajman Police
As the storm front made landfall in the UAE this morning, residents woke up in the early hours to a lightening display, as Abu Dhabi became the first to bear the brunt of the rains that will continue for the next 36 hours, as per the UAE Met department.
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology reported that the capital was the first of the seven emirates to bear the brunt of the storm this morning, with heavy rains reported in the city and parts of Madinat Zayed.
The surrounding islands in Abu Dhabi have also faced the wrath of the storm. Meanwhile, NCMS reports that the current rain conditions in Sharjah are medium in comparison.
Abu Dhabi police issued a warning on its Twitter account at 8am that stated: “Heavy rains in Abu Dhabi City and State roads. And almost non-existent vision. We ask drivers to take caution.”
Ajman Police weren’t far behind, warning of slippery roads and ensuring the car wipers were functioning as people took to the roads for the morning work commute. NCMS has already warned that this unstable weather will take us into Friday, with the skies clearing by Saturday afternoon. Hail storms could also be expected in parts.
