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
Heavy rain is forecast to fall across the UAE on Tuesday, and again over the weekend.
Sheikh Abdullah meets US counterpart in Washington DC
UAE condemns attack on military site in Chad
UAE President holds talks with Qatar's Prime Minister
UAE astronomers detect exoplanets orbiting distant stars
Emirati awarded Australian military honour for first time
UAE looks to boost child welfare awareness in state institutions
Over 7.5 million riders use Dubai public transport during Eid
Over 10,000 rest stations rolled out for UAE delivery workers
