A coordinated meteorological task team has convened in the United Arab Emirates in front of impending intense precipitation, which comes weeks after a record-breaking flood inflicted extensive damage throughout the Emirates.
The Joint Weather and Tropical Assessment Team met on Tuesday under the direction of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA). Attendees included representatives from the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), and other organizations.
Although the NCM predicts a less severe weather event than the last storms in April, homeowners should nevertheless prepare for thunderstorms and rain showers on Wednesday evening and Thursday. Hail is conceivable, particularly in coastal and western regions. It is expected that the unsteady weather would subside during the weekend.
To protect public safety and reduce interruptions, authorities said they have implemented continuity plans and are actively monitoring the situation.
According to the MoI, resources have been prepositioned in areas that are anticipated to be affected, and the Supreme Committee for Internal Security is leading reaction activities.
According to state news agency WAM, the storm is expected to have a "moderate to high impact on different parts of the country" on Tuesday.
They urge the people to heed official directives, abstain from rumors, and rely on official sources for the most recent storm reports.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has examined important infrastructure, such as roads and dams, in advance.
When necessary, advanced technology are being used to monitor rain, floods, and flash floods in order to facilitate quick decision-making.
Due to the weather, the Dubai government stated that all private schools within the emirate will be using remote learning on Thursday and Friday.
It comes after the nation came to a complete halt on April 16 and the following weeks due to the most rainfall ever recorded in over 75 years.
The nation experienced severe floods, streets flooded, trees toppled, schools closed, planes diverted from DXB, the biggest airport in the world, and general disruptions to daily life due to the enormous storm.
