According to weather department statistics, there will be a lot of rain in the UAE today, and more rain is predicted for Saturday and Sunday. The torrent caused a wall to fall, killing an Indian expat.
Dubai, UAE Rain: According to data from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the United Arab Emirates will see significant rainfall today, December 19, and further rain is predicted on Saturday and Sunday, December 20–21, according to Gulf News.
According to reports, a wall collapsed during heavy rains in Ras Al Khaimah, killing 27-year-old Salman Fariz, an expat from India.
Rain in Dubai causes roads to flood, and drivers are advised to watch
According to the prediction, cloud formations will cause the rains that started on December 18 to continue until December 21. According to the study, strong winds up to 50 kmph are predicted to cause issues, and the weather will also make the waters in the Oman Sea and Arabian Gulf choppy.
What we know about emergency response and travel advisories
In order to handle rain-related events, the Dubai Municipality has set up a round-the-clock emergency response system that includes specialized people and equipment.
As the severe weather persists, several offices have implemented work-from-home (WFH) policies for staff members, and officials have issued a travel advisory advising people to avoid traveling over the weekend unless it is absolutely necessary.
In the midst of the busiest season of the year, airlines, including IndiGo, have issued advisories due to flight disruptions.
"Travel Advisory: Weather conditions across the UAE are forecast to shift, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorm expected," IndiGo wrote in a thorough post on social media site X (previously Twitter). There can be sporadic effects on flight operations at different times of the day due to this changing condition.
https://x.com/gulf_news/status/2001880276545454259?s=20
UAE, Dubai rains: What's in store for the weekend?
According to the Gulf News report, conditions are projected to be partly cloudy to cloudy on December 20, with rainfall likely in the northern, eastern, and coastal regions. It is likely that there will be new winds from the northwest to the southwest, with speeds of 15 to 30 km/h and a potential increase to 50 km/h. Rough waters are predicted to occur in the Oman Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
Additionally, on December 21, there is a chance of rain in the western, coastal, and island regions due to partly overcast skies. It is predicted that there will be new light-to-moderate winds from the southwest to the northwest, ranging from 10 to 25 lmph, with a maximum speed of 35 kmph. Rough-to-moderate conditions are expected in the Oman Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
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