Dubai Weather Today Live Updates: Abu Dhabi Media Office has called on residents to closely follow safety precautions as unstable weather persists in parts of the emirates. (Video screen grab via @gulf_news; improvised by AI)
UAE Dubai Weather Forecast Today Live Updates: Rain, strong winds and thunderstorms swept across parts of the UAE on Thursday, marking a sharp change in weather. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warned of continued unstable conditions, with spells of rain, thunder, lightning and possible hail, alongside dusty winds reducing visibility on roads. Amid heavy downpour, a young Indian expatriate from Kerala has died in the UAE after a wall at a building under construction collapsed during torrential rain and strong winds in Ras Al Khaimah, reported Gulf News.
Safety advisory: The Abu Dhabi Media Office said public safety remains the top priority and urged people to follow precautionary measures during the unstable weather. Dubai Municipality, according to Gulf News, has activated a 24/7 emergency response system with specialised teams and equipment on standby to deal with rain-related incidents. Authorities urged residents to stay alert, avoid flood-prone areas and follow official advisories as the conditions are expected to last into the weekend. MoHRE has called on private sector companies in affected areas to adopt remote work on 19 December, while Abu Dhabi has suspended community events.
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Travel update: Airlines have issued travel advisories due to weather-related traffic delays. Flydubai asked passengers to allow extra time to reach the airport, while Emirates advised travellers departing from Dubai to arrive at least four hours before their scheduled flights.
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