As per the weather forecast, heavy rain continued to lash UAE on Sunday. Authorities warned residents and motorists to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary trips outside and even using the mobile phone out in the rain. The national Met department has also issued a dusty weather warning, which is expected to last till 8:00pm tonight.
Motorists are advised to avoid valleys and roads that are prone to flooding, taking photographs while driving and abiding by the 80kmph speed limit - prescribed by the police during unstable weather.
In a statement today, NCM said the winds are likely to cause rough sea and blowing dust as well as sand over the inland, reducing horizontal visibility at times over some of northern and eastern areas extending to the western coasts and islands from 11:00pm Saturday till 8:00pm Sunday.