Heavy rain in the UAE continues to disrupt the country with motorists being warned about safety and some schools even closing for the rest of the week.
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Schools in Sharjah and Fujairah sent children home at noon on Wednesday and cancelled scheduled field trips.
In messages sent to parents, schools in the region said: ““The weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday indicated rainfall of different intensities, and to ensure the safety of students, all school trips scheduled during this school week will be cancelled.”
Rain in the UAE
Ras Al Khaimah has announced schools will switch to remote learning due to concerns over safety amid unstable weather conditions.
Ras Al Khaimah’s Local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team said students will switch to a home-based programme of study on January 26 and January 27.
Posting on social media Ras Al Khaimah Police said the move was to ensure the safety of students and school staff.
Fujairah authorities also confirmed remote learning would be introduced for students on January 26 and January 27 to protect safety of pupils and staff.
Rain was reported across the UAE on Wednesday. Temperatures also reportedly dropped in parts of the nation.
Residents reported hail in Abu Dhabi’s Madinat Al Riyad and Sharjah’s Qatah areas.
The National Centre of Meteorology also reported rain with hail over the Nahil-Sweihan road at 2:42 PM, and moderate rain over Jumeirah at 2:30 PM on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) warned UAE residents to stay cautious while driving as rains engulf parts of the nation.
In an advisory issued on Tuesday, the NCM warned residents to:
- Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary. If necessary, drive with caution, and remain vigilant and alert to ensure the safety of all road users.
- Turn on low-beam headlights when visibility is reduced.
- Follow weather forecasts via official channels and be ready to comply with instructions issued by relevant authorities.
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