Police forces across all Emirates have urged motorists to drive with extreme caution as heavy rain is affecting roads across the UAE.
In a post on social media platform X, Dubai Police said it is of "utmost importance for drivers and road users to "exercise extreme caution" when on the roads.
#TrafficUpdate | Various areas in #Dubai are currently experiencing moderate to heavy rain. It is of utmost importance for drivers and road users to be extremely cautious while on the roads. pic.twitter.com/E99Wipr7Di
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 4, 2024
Abu Dhabi Police also notified motorists of temporary speed restrictions on several key roads due to the rainy conditions on X.
#Urgent | #Attention #Rain
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) March 5, 2024
Speed reduction system activated to 80 Km/h on Maktoum Bin Rashid road ( Al Shahama Bridge - Al Nouf Bridge )
Also via a post on X, Sharjah and Fujairah Police also similar advisors on social media.
Notice
— شرطة الشارقة (@ShjPolice) March 4, 2024
Sharjah Police urges drivers to be careful due to rain. Drivers are also urged to maintain a safe driving distance; reduce speed; adhere to careful driving and avoid valleys and dams to stay safe.
#شرطة_الفجيرة #fujairah_police #الإمارات #uae #المجتمع#امطار #حالة_الطقس pic.twitter.com/jqBDuyrTBG
— شرطة الفجيرة (@FujPoliceGHQ) March 5, 2024
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