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UAE issues ‘orange’, ‘yellow’ alerts amidst a dust storm

UAE National Center of Meteorology has urged residents for extra precautions.

GNN Web Desk
Published a year ago on Aug 17th 2023, 2:57 pm
By Web Desk
UAE issues ‘orange’, ‘yellow’ alerts amidst a dust storm

Abu Dhabi: National Center of Meteorology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued 'Orange' and 'Yellow' alerts for parts of Abu Dhabi due to dusty weather conditions on Thursday morning.

NCMS advisory appeals to residents to take extra precautions and be prepared for the dust storm.

The region of Habshan is expected to experience the storm from morning until 4:30 PM today.

During such conditions, drivers are advised to reduce speed on roads and exercise caution.

Areas including Al Ruwais, Al Marfa, and Al Ain are put under the 'Yellow' alert.

Travelers in these regions have been alerted accordingly.