Residents have been receiving messages from the Dubai Police on their mobile phones, advising them to take adequate precautions due to the bad weather conditions.
"Dubai is expected within the next few hours to experience adverse weather conditions," the message read.
"Avoid beaches, refrain from sailing, stay clear of valleys and areas prone to flash floods, exercise caution, drive with care and heed the advice of the authorities."
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has suspended marine transport services until further notice.
#RTA informs you that the Marine Transport services are suspended until further notice due to the rainy weather. #YourSafetyOurPriority pic.twitter.com/Gyzexidbbf
— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 9, 2024
The authority also suspended intercity bus services between Dubai and Al Ain.
Roads and Transport authority informs you of the temporary suspension of intercity bus service between Dubai and Al Ain, due to weather conditions, trips will start from Dubai at 9:00 am, and from Al Ain 11:30 am. #Your_safety_is_our_priority
— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 8, 2024
Unstable weather in the UAE is predicted to continue until mid-day Sunday.
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