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2/13/24, 9:56 AM UAE weather: Widespread flooding continues after heavy rain, thunder and lightning
The National Centre of Meteorology has weather warnings in place for much of the country until
noon on Tuesday.

It issued its most severe red alert – urging people to be extremely vigilant of hazardous weather –
for some areas of Abu Dhabi.

The weather bureau shared a series of videos of the bad weather on its social media channels,
featuring thunder, lightning and flurries of hail in the Northern Emirates.

It made for a winter wonderland in Al Ain, with videos circulating online of residents enjoying the
icy hail covering the ground.

The NCM warned of more hail, thunder, lightning, rain and high winds throughout Monday.

The stormy weather is due to clear by noon on Tuesday, though the NCM has forecast more rain in
the Northern Emirates during the day.

Temperatures are set to rise on Wednesday, the weather centre said in its latest five-day bulletin.

Safety plan

Authorities took proactive steps to safeguard public safety ahead of the expected stormy weather.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Sunday urged employers to take action to
ensure the safety of workers.

“The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation calls on private-sector companies across the
UAE to apply flexible working patterns tomorrow, Monday, February 12, given the expected
weather,” the authority said on Sunday.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority – Dubai's private education regulator – called
on schools and universities to provide distance learning on Monday in light of the unstable weather.

Sharjah Private Education Authority said remote learning would be
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UAE weather: Call for flexible
working for private sector on Monday as a safety precaution.
Monday Remote working and distance learning will also be in place in Abu

Dhabi on Monday.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has told the emirate's government
employees to work remotely on Monday because of the forecast wet weather.

His announcement, made on Saturday, excludes government jobs that require on-site attendance.

Damage

Vehicle owners whose cars sustain damage due to unstable weather in Abu Dhabi and Dubai can
now apply for a certificate issued by both of the emirate's forces.

Abu Dhabi Police said motorists in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra can apply for the certificate by
visiting the force's website.

Residents in Dubai can apply via the Dubai Police website.

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