Driving in the rain: Dubai Police’s 7 tips for keeping safe

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Thunderstorms and moderate-to-heavy rains hit several parts of the UAE on Tuesday as a low pressure system swept in across the country.

Several roads in cities such as Dubai have been flooded, and work-from-home mandates have been the order of the day for public sector employees, as well as private and public school learners. 

Weather forecasts suggest that the wet weather is set to intensify across parts of the country on Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning, before clearing up.

In the meantime, UAE authorities have urged caution for road users. Dubai Police have also provided these 7 useful tips on keeping safe on the roads for those who have to venture out.

Here they are:

• Use low-beam headlights for visibility.
• Ensure brakes are functioning properly after passing through water puddles.
• Avoid wadis (valleys) during rainfall.
• Ensure the safety of glass surfaces.
• Reduce speed and stay away from road edges.
• Use the external air circulation feature to prevent fog formation.
• Follow weather updates from official sources only.

NCEMA urges caution

Meanwhile, the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has also issued a reminder to the public to stick to safety guidelines amid the current inclement weather. NCEMA has also stressed that the public must strictly rely on information solely from official sources.