The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority warned individuals against using cell phones during weather fluctuations to avoid the danger of lightning thunder, calling for avoiding as much as possible from flooded roads, and not to take risks when the weather fluctuates, as well as away from rain water and mineral objects.
Individuals are advised in the case of a thunder to stand under high trees, stay outside or in high places.
Several areas of the country have been affected during the past two days by the situation of atmospheric instability, where it witnessed strong winds of high speed, and heavy rain, especially on the coasts and northern and eastern regions.
The National Emergency and Crisis Authority called on members of the public to follow the weather situation through official channels, and take caution while driving when rain and low visibility, and exercise caution while driving in rainy weather and make sure to turn on the headlights and leave a distance between vehicles and lack of speed.
She warned of the danger of sweeping water in the valleys as the driver could lose control of the vehicle.
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, in your “Emergency Guide” - which includes guidance for individuals on how to prevent disaster risks and others - stated that in the event of a thunderstorm, you should act consciously and seek safer sanctuary and avoid approaching metal objects or shelter. Under the high tree.
She explained that «lightning is a dazzling light that suddenly appears in the heart of the sky when turbulent weather, which is a strong spark resulting from the collision of two clouds, one carrying a negative electric charge and the other positive, and this light is followed by a loud sound from the direction of the sky called thunder, called the two Together name Thunderbolt. "
"It turns out that most of those struck by lightning were sheltering or taking shelter in a tree, and this is the most dangerous thing to do during a thunderstorm, because trees and tall buildings help lightning strikes reach the ground. Metal light absorbs electricity and discharges its deadly charge into the ground. The lightning rod works to absorb its charge and discharge it safely into the ground away from the building because the amazing energy of the lightning can destroy anything that is on its way.
For its part, the Abu Dhabi Police issued a set of tips for drivers in the volatility of the most important of them to reduce speeds to 80 km / h, and leave enough safety distance, and avoid sudden pressure on the brakes and follow the weather forecast to see the weather conditions and adhere to preventive instructions through its smart system.