Heavy rain, floods lead to 581 accidents in Dubai
- Dubai Police receive 12,537 emergency calls during rainfall
UAE: Dubai Police recorded 581 traffic accidents in the last 24 hours due to unstable weather, officials said on Sunday.
Dubai Police Command and Control Unit logged up to 12,573 emergency calls during the same period.
Lieutenant Colonel Turki Abdul Rahman Bin Faris (left), Director of Command and Control Unit at Dubai Police, urged motorists to be cautious when driving in rainy conditions on the road.
“Motorists should always keep a safe distance between cars and adjust their speed to the weather conditions … allow extra time for your journey and check your planned route. It’s also advisable to slow down as rain makes roads slippery,” Lt Col Bin Faris said.
He said accidents happen during bad weather conditions due to low visibility.
“People must check the weather condition before jumping behind the wheel and they should follow safety instructions and regulations to avoid accidents.”
He urged motorists to leave earlier to reach their offices and to check the weather update to avoid traffic accidents.
Traffic much slower than usual
According to Google Maps, traffic is much slower than usual with nearly half an hour delays on roads.
Congestion in causing a 34-minute delay at D71, eight-minute delay in Al Wasl, a 10 minute delay on Al Safa street and a 14 minute delay on E44.
Congestion is also being reported in Business Bay area and Downtown Dubai.
Road closures have been reported on the Abu dhabi – Ghweifat road, D67 and Al Asayel Street.
There is a traffic delay on Al Khail Road. If you are on any of these roads, please use caution.
Police warn motorists to drive carefully
Dubai: Authorities warned motorists to drive with caution as heavy rain lashed across the UAE on Sunday.
In its midday update, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported rainfall in Jumeirah, Al Ain, Fujairah, and across the northern emirates.