Motorists in Abu Dhabi have been urged to avoid valleys and reduce speed limits on some roads as rain fell across parts of the emirate on Saturday.
People travelling on the roads are also encouraged to carry first aid kits and have alternative sources of light, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported moderate to heavy rainfall in Al Shawamekh area, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Baniyas and Shakhbout cities in Abu Dhabi.
In a video shared by the Storm Centre’s X account, moderate rain can be seen hitting a car windshield. The post said the video was taken in Baniyas:
Rainy weather is expected across the country on the first day of the weekend, according to the NCM weather forecast.
The centre issued a yellow alert for convective clouds for Al Ain, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi. These clouds, which may bring rain, are expected to remain over these areas until 10pm on Saturday. Here is a map of the affected areas:
Rainfall is also likely in parts of the eastern and western parts of the country, the NCM said.