Home GCC UAE UAE weather: Rain hits parts of the country; Orange alert raised Residents are advised to take precautions and avoid flooded areas for their safety by Gulf Business May 22, 2023 The National Centre of Meteorology has issued an orange alert, warning residents to prepare for unstable weather. Overnight and throughout the morning, light rainfall was recorded in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. #أمطار_الخير #الشارقة و الرحمانية #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد #أمطار #أصدقاء_المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد #حالة_الطقس #حالة_جوية #هواة_الطقس pic.twitter.com/5gxvMy4wEX — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMUAE) May 22, 2023 Thunderstorms accompanied by intense downpours and lightning were reported in several parts of the country. The weather conditions prompted warnings and advisories from authorities. Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to exercise caution and abide by variable speed limits during wet weather. #عاجل | #تنبيه#شرطةأبوظبي تدعو السائقين إلى توخي الحذر بسبب الأحوال الجوية الماطرة، والالتزام بالسرعة المتغيرة الظاهرة على الشواخص واللوحات الارشادية الالكترونية مع تمنياتنا لكم بالسلامة. pic.twitter.com/BbOxgYvUYV — شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) May 22, 2023 Meanwhile, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reminded people to consider the weather conditions when driving and advised them to slow down and use their headlights. While driving in rainy weather, adhere to RTA’s guidelines and ensure public safety measurements by slowing down, driving carefully, and using headlights.For more guidelines visit: https://t.co/h92Ou6ZIKx — RTA (@rta_dubai) May 22, 2023 Residents are advised to take precautions and avoid flooded areas for their safety. Tags Abu Dhabi Dubai rain UAE weather 0 Comments You might also like Flying Taxis: How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE AD Ports signs concession deal to operate Egypt’s Safaga terminal UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for January; will rates drop in 2024? How REITs are unlocking the potential of UAE real estate