Emergency teams relocate people in Fujairah, after their homes were flooded. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
Abu Dhabi: The Northern Emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday afternoon witnessed rain falls as authorities remained alert after being hit by heavy rain and flash floods.
National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) took to Twitter and shared a video of water cascading down the mountains In Ras Al Khaimah, although there were no reports of major flooding.
The NCM has forecast rain and temperatures in the 20s, well below summer highs in the mid-40s.
The National Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said that there may be strong winds and blowing dust in some areas.
The Ministry of Interior urged motorists to drive with caution.
On July 29,
the UAE Ministry of Interior announced that seven Asian expatriates had been found dead as a result of the torrential rains that swept the country.On Wednesday, July 27, large areas of the UAE witnessed a heavy rainstorm, which was followed by torrential rains and a rise in water levels that caused road closures and besieged residents. The government attempted to mobilise and shelter those affected and provide services and assistance to those in need.
This post was last modified on August 2, 2022 1:09 pm