VIDEO: Heavy rain drenches several areas of Al Ain

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Heavy rain was witnessed several areas of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain on Monday afternoon, bringing the temperature down by a few notches.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said, “Good rain in Al Ain region, amid a significant drop in temperatures.”

Video shared on social media showed heavy rain on Dubai-Al Ain road and between Al Shuwaib and Al Hayer, north of Al Ain.

The rain led to the accumulation of water in the main streets and valleys in the areas. The municipality mobilized its teams to withdraw the accumulated water.

NCM said, “Precautions should be taken during strong convective cloud activity associated with rainfall and strong descending wind over some eastern and internal areas.

Loose objects and weak structures may become hazardous due to the strong winds and can reduce horizontal visibility.”

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced that certain amendments have been made to Article (1) of Ministerial Resolution No. (130) of 1997 and the Implementing Regulations of Federal Law No. (21) of (1995) for everyone’s safety in the UAE.                 
                               
The authorities explained that the amendments include the addition of articles prohibiting gatherings near valleys flowing with rainwater and dams during rainfall, as well as entering valleys regardless of the level of danger.

These amendments are introduced alongside other significant and fundamental articles in the law, which urge road users, including drivers and pedestrians, to exercise utmost care and caution.

Motorists are expected not to endanger their lives or the lives of others, abide by traffic regulations, signs, and signals, comply with instructions from police officers, stay in their designated lanes, and follow guidance of police, traffic, civil defence, emergency, disaster, and crisis management personnel in emergency situations.

The road users are also expected to avoid causing unnecessary harm, hindrance, or disturbance to others.     
            
For instance, Article (113) stipulates a fine of Dhs1,000 for the violation of gathering near places of valleys, torrents, and dams during rainy weather.

Article (114) imposes a fine of Dhs2,000, 23 traffic points, and a vehicle impoundment period of 60 days for the violation of "entering valleys while they are flowing with rainwater, whatever the level of severity.”