The UAE Ministry of Interior, in coordination with police authorities and national weather and emergency entities, has confirmed that the current unstable weather conditions affecting the country will continue until next Friday, prompting intensified official warnings urging citizens and residents to strictly adhere to safety guidelines as the nation experiences fluctuating weather patterns including rainfall of varying intensity, strong winds, occasional thunder and lightning, as well as potential hail in limited areas accompanied by reduced horizontal visibility across several regions.

The Ministry of Interior emphasized the critical importance of cautious driving during this period, calling on motorists to significantly reduce speeds particularly on highways and external roads while avoiding valleys and areas prone to water accumulation where flash floods may occur, in addition to staying away from beaches and the sea due to hazardous weather fluctuations, stressing that compliance with these precautionary measures plays a vital role in minimizing accidents and safeguarding lives and property across the UAE.

Meanwhile, the National Center of Meteorology explained that the current weather situation is driven by cloud formations moving from the west towards the country leading to the development of convective clouds at intervals which result in rainfall of varying intensity along with possible thunderstorms and hail in certain locations, noting that this condition is expected to persist throughout the week with continued cloud formation particularly over northern and eastern regions as well as Al Ain.

In parallel, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority confirmed its ongoing monitoring of the evolving weather situation in collaboration with key strategic partners, highlighting that recent joint assessment meetings were conducted involving the Ministry of Interior and the National Center of Meteorology alongside other concerned entities to analyze developments and implement proactive plans aimed at mitigating potential impacts while enhancing field readiness and ensuring rapid response capabilities across essential sectors.

Authorities across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman have significantly intensified their preparedness measures as Abu Dhabi Police activated speed reduction systems on roads in response to heavy rainfall while traffic departments urged drivers to comply with adjusted speed limits, maintain safe distances and avoid distractions, and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority advised motorists to inspect their vehicles before travel and ensure full operational readiness, while municipalities deployed field teams around the clock to handle water accumulation and respond promptly to public reports ensuring community safety during these unstable weather conditions.