Dubai Rains: People Advised To Avoid Beaches, Drive With Caution Amid Heavy Downpour Forecast
Weeks after the unprecedented rains and floods, Dubai?and the rest of the UAE are gearing up for another spell of downpours on Thursday and Friday. Heavy rains and thunderstorms hit Abu Dhabi and Dubai early on Thursday morning?and?an amber alert?has?been issued?across the country.?With unstable weather predicted for the next?couple of?days, authorities have?issued warnings to?locals and tourists.
Dubai Police issue safety warning
The Dubai Police on Wednesday issued a public safety warning this evening due to expected unstable weather conditions.
"Please stay away from the beaches and do not sail, avoid valley areas, torrential rains, and low places, and?exercise caution while driving vehicles," the alert read.
Advisory for flyers
The Dubai Airport along with FlyDubai and Emirates?have also issued advisories for passengers related to inclement weather, asking them to gear up for delays due to rain and traffic.
"To avoid potential delays due to road congestion, we recommend guests?utilise?smart apps for real-time traffic updates and alternative routes and consider using the Dubai Metro to get to DXB Terminals 1 and 3,¡± a Dubai Airports spokesperson said.
"If you¡¯re?travelling?to Dubai International Airport, you may experience road delays. We recommend adding extra travel time to reach the airport and using Dubai Metro where possible,¡± Emirates airline¡¯s spokesperson said.
Work from home for employees?
On Wednesday, the Dubai?Government announced the activation of remote work for employees across all its entities on Thursday, and Friday.
The announcement applies to all government employees in?Dubai, except for roles that need on-site presence at the workplace.
The?Dubai?Government also advised private sector companies to apply the remote work model on the said days.?
Floods in UAE
On April 16, the UAE was hit by record rains that brought parts of the country to a standstill, heavily flooding some?neighbourhoods, including in Dubai and northern cities.
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