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Police have stepped up patrols around beaches and valleys; emergency response plans have been strengthened
Schools and universities in parts of the UAE went online; a park was closed; as Hurricane Shahin hit the area on Sunday, the construction site in Al Ain was protected and work was completely stopped.
These are one of several preventive measures taken by the UAE authorities to mitigate the impact of the storm.
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Emirates Airlines Etihad and Emirates said that the storm caused some flights to be delayed or rescheduled. The Expo 2020 team stated that they are monitoring the path of the cyclone and urge visitors to check official weather updates before leaving their homes.
On Sunday, a tropical cyclone hit neighboring Oman, killing at least three people. The National News Agency said a child who was washed away by the water was found dead. Two Asian workers were killed when a hill in their residential area in an industrial area collapsed.
The eye of the storm is about 60 kilometers away from Muscat, with a maximum wind speed of 120 kilometers per hour.
Impact on the UAE
The country’s National Meteorological Center (NCM) stated that the cyclone is expected to weaken before hitting the east coast of the UAE.
NCM issued a red code alert on the east coast to warn of waves of 10 feet offshore and wind speeds of 50 km/h.
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The alert was issued at 5:25 pm on Sunday and will continue until Monday evening. NCM’s code red alert means that residents of a particular area must be “highly vigilant” because “an abnormally severe and dangerous weather event is predicted.”
The cyclone will cause heavy rain and strong winds in the Al Ain area and the east coast. Different rainfall intensities are expected to cause mountain floods in valleys and floods in low-lying areas.
Emergency preparedness
Police have stepped up patrols around beaches, low-lying areas and valleys, and residents and tourists are prohibited from visiting.
The public has been reminded to follow all safety instructions issued by the police and other authorities.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has established several small groups to deal with any emergencies. A response plan has been developed, focusing on draining valleys and cleaning up rainwater discharges.
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The authorities also called on residents to report heavy rains or floods to relevant authorities.
All schools, universities and research institutes in the affected areas have turned to distance learning. These areas include Al Ain; Hatta in Dubai; Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn in Sharjah; Masfurt and Manama in Ajman; and the southern region of Ras Al Khaimah.
In Al Ain, all work at the construction site ceased from 4pm on Sunday to October 5th.
The Dubai Municipality announced the temporary closure of Hatta Park and other community facilities as a precautionary measure.
Emiratis in Oman urged to return
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation team is getting in touch with Emirati in Oman.
“Emirati citizens and their families who are currently in Oman and wish to return to the UAE can undergo a Covid-19 PCR test upon arrival,” the national news agency WAM reported.
Sahem Salem
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