The Civil Defense warns against going out during heavy rains and lightning strikes

The General Administration of Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi warned individuals not to go out during heavy rains or during thunderbolts, except for extreme necessity, calling for driving the vehicle cautiously, and preventing children from playing near valleys and torrents, in order to avoid exposure to any accident related to the flow of water.

During the past years, areas in the country have witnessed frequent accidents during rainfalls and the flow of torrents, which have led to a number of deaths and drowning of individuals and cars, the latest of which was an accident in the Emirate of Sharjah, where the water swept away a family vehicle, while it was heading for a hike in the nearby Wadi Hilo area. Their residence, and the accident caused the death of two children.

The Civil Defense in Abu Dhabi advised individuals to avoid exposure to open spaces during the presence of thunderbolts, warning that the efficiency of controlling vehicle driving decreases when rain falls. It calls for cautious driving, especially in low places close to valleys and torrents, as the possibility of collapsing edges These sewers are very high.

Abu Dhabi Police stated that it activates a system of reducing speeds to 80 kilometers on all external roads of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in case of bad weather, calling on citizens and residents to stay away from valleys and places where rainwater collects, and to adhere to safety instructions and guidelines.

And she called on motorists to adhere to speeding on Abu Dhabi roads in times of fog and fluctuating weather conditions, such as cases of dust formation, dust accumulation or rain.

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