UAE Police forces issue weather warning to motorists

Police forces across all Emirates have urged motorists to drive with extreme caution as heavy rain is affecting roads across the UAE.

In a post on social media platform X, Dubai Police said it is of "utmost importance for drivers and road users to "exercise extreme caution" when on the roads.

#TrafficUpdate | Various areas in #Dubai are currently experiencing moderate to heavy rain. It is of utmost importance for drivers and road users to be extremely cautious while on the roads. pic.twitter.com/E99Wipr7Di

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 4, 2024

Abu Dhabi Police also notified motorists of temporary speed restrictions on several key roads due to the rainy conditions on X.

#Urgent⁩ | ⁦#Attention #Rain⁩ ⁦
Speed reduction system activated to 80 Km/h on Maktoum Bin Rashid road ( Al Shahama Bridge - Al Nouf Bridge )

— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) March 5, 2024

Also via a post on X, Sharjah and Fujairah Police also similar advisors on social media.

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Sharjah Police urges drivers to be careful due to rain. Drivers are also urged to maintain a safe driving distance; reduce speed; adhere to careful driving and avoid valleys and dams to stay safe.

— شرطة الشارقة (@ShjPolice) March 4, 2024

#شرطة_الفجيرة #fujairah_police #الإمارات #uae #المجتمع#امطار #حالة_الطقس pic.twitter.com/jqBDuyrTBG

— شرطة الفجيرة (@FujPoliceGHQ) March 5, 2024

Heavy rain is forecast to fall across the UAE on Tuesday, and again over the weekend.