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19 March 2024

Dubai traffic: Al Nahda crash causes jams

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By Sneha May Francis

Sunday will be partly cloudy, with the amount of clouds increasing at times over the coastal areas, and scattered rain may fall over the islands, the western and the northern coasts, according to the NCMS report.

Meanwhile, fresh winds may kick up dust at times over the internal areas, reducing visibility.

An accident has been reported on Sunday morning, with Dubai Police tweeting of traffic congestion.

'An Accident on Al Nahda St. Opposite Etisalat Metro Station and traffic congestion is reported,' it said.

Dubai drizzle has UAE temperatures dipping

A light drizzle was felt early Saturday morning in parts of Dubai.

The weathermen predict rough sea over the weekend, with temperatures set to dip by 3-4 degree Celsius.

According to the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), the North Westerly wind will be accelerated on Friday, leading to cloudy weather conditions and a rough sea.

Speaking to ‘Emirates24|7’, an official from NCMS said, “Wind will be accelerated on Friday night, and the condition will continue on Saturday.

“Winds could blow dust and sand, impacting visibility considerably on Saturday.” The official added that motorists are advised to exert caution on the road.

“The sea will be rough on Saturday morning. And, we advise residents to be extra cautious when heading to the beach.”

In fact, there is also a slight chance of rain over the western region.

“The weather will be partly cloudy in some areas, and the amount of cloud could increase over western area and islands with a chance of rainfall especially in the morning.”

The temperature is expected to drop by 3-4 degree Celsius, the official said.

The maximum temperature will slip to 29-30 degree Celsius, while the minimum will be between 13-20 degree Celsius.

“The relative humidity will increase during night and early morning times over some internal areas,” the NCMS website records.