UDue to heavy rain and hail in AE, the administration has issued alert. Studies in Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah have been moved online as heavy rains are expected to continue. Dubai Global Village closes at 8pm. Some schools in the emirates of Sharjah and Fujairah have also been closed.
The Meteorological Center has warned that the country will experience unstable weather this week.
Al Ain, Al Razeen and Al Abjan also received heavy rain. The police have issued a warning to the motorists to be careful as visibility decreases during strong winds and rain.
The police requested that the vehicle should be driven at a reduced speed and keeping sufficient distance between the vehicles. Wind gust up to 55 km/h. It has also been advised not to go for a bath in the sea as there is a risk of seasickness.
Several major roads in Dubai have been temporarily closed due to heavy rains. Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Al Asael Street and Latifah Bint Hamdan Street were closed in both directions. The intersection of Al Asael Street with Latifah Bint Hamdan Street and both sides of the street were closed due to waterlogging. The RTA has advised commuters to use alternative roads such as Al Khail Street, Latifah Bint Hamdan Street and Umm Suqeem Street.