Alert for UAE drivers: Dust storms hit road visibility; rain forecast

The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) has put out an alert for drivers across the UAE.

Motorists have been warned to take extra care on roads due to low visibility caused by dusty weather across the UAE.

Sandstorms had hit Dubai and Northern Emirates, with parts of Eastern Emirates recorded scattered rainfall on Monday evening.

According to the NCMS, there would be clouds in the eastern areas which would intensify over coastal and northern areas with strong dust and wind.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi police also issued alerts to motorists to be careful and drive safely during low visibility.

The sea would remain rough with fresh and strong winds associated with rainy and thundry clouds.

NCMS has warned motorists to be careful due to a drop in visibility levels.

The relative humidity is likely to increase over some coastal and interior areas with chance of mist.

Similar weather is predicted for today.

“The dust storm really started to intensify at around 4pm. I even witnessed an accident near the Bowling Centre exit to Al Khail Road,” said one motorist.

The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology put out a rough sea warning on Monday and asked the seafarers to be alert when going out into the sea.

Cumulus clouds, thunderstorm and lightning will cause severe disturbance at sea, a statement from NCMS said.

Motorists driving along valleys should take extra caution as landslides, active winds and low visibility are forecast.

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