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29 March 2024

Rain caused 687 accidents in Dubai

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By Mohammad El Sadafy

687 road accidents, ranging from minor to major, happened during the current rainy weather in Dubai, police said.

Brigadier Omar Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, director of the command and control centre at Dubai Police, said the operations room received about 4,000 phone calls from 6am to 6pm on Saturday.

Brigadier Al Shamsi urged driver to be cautious and stick to rules during rainy weather because of reduced visibility. He also urged motorists to ensure that windshields, glass windows and lights are wiped clean before starting their vehicles.

Windshield wipers must be used in rainy weather to ensure that water does not collect and obscure the driver’s vision, he added.