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29 March 2024

Flash floods warning out for the Northern Emirates

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By Joseph George

Overnight camping at the Wadi and nearby mountain has been restricted as rains continue to lash Northern and Eastern parts of the UAE.

The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology says Hatta received the maximum rainfall of 20.4cms during the last 24 hours, with several other places registering medium to heavy downpour.

A senior Civil Defence official in Fujairah told 'Emirates24|7' that this is not the right time to visit Wadi.

“We are experiencing flash floods. It is definitely not safe to be camping out at nights. Even those trekking along the mountains, hunting, are being asked to stay away from the area for the time being. The weather is unpredictable and the terrain can become dangerous,” said Colonel Solaiman Shojaa, Director of Dibba Fujairah Centre of Civil Defence,

One person has been killed while Civil Defence officials rescued three workers from drowning. “We had to bring in additional ropes and thanks to some volunteer help we managed to save the three men,” he said.

Parts of Northern Emirates has been receiving heavy rainfall during the last four days. Many roads in the region have become difficult to drive on and motorists are also advised to be cautious.

According to date made available by the NCMS, Masafi has so far received the maximum rainfall registering 22.6cms on October 7.

Among the other areas to receive heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours are Al Melaha - 17.8cms; Masafi - 13cms; Dadna – 8.4cms; Al Manama – 8.8cms.

According to NCMS forecast, medium to heavy rain is expected in the northern and eastern parts of UAE.  It has warned people living in low lying areas in Wadi, Al Halo, Mamduah and Asad to be careful of flash floods and water streams.