UAE: NCM says tropical storm “Shaheen” is expected to hit coastal areas-News

The National Meteorological Center said on Friday night that Tropical Storm Shaheen is expected to intensify into a Category 1 tropical cyclone and affect the coast of the UAE and other areas.

According to the latest weather assessments, storm surges are expected in the eastern and southern parts of the country in the next two days-rising sea levels, rainfall of different intensities, strong winds and flash floods.

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“The tropical depression deepened on Friday in the northeastern part of the Arabian Sea along the Indian-Pakistan coast into tropical storm Shaheen, with its center at 23.3 degrees north latitude and 64.4 degrees east longitude. It is accompanied by different types of clouds and rain. Over the Arabian Sea, the center speed is 65 to 115 km/h,” the Metropolitan Office said.

“The tropical storm is expected to deepen into a Category 1 tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, and the tropical cyclone will Continue to move towards the coast of Oman. “

Regarding the impact on the UAE, NCM stated: “It is expected that the eastern coastal areas will be affected by the storm surge from Saturday night, especially during the low tide period. From Sunday afternoon and evening, parts of the country will be affected by the tropical climate, especially In the eastern and southern regions, convective clouds will be accompanied by rainfall of different intensities, leading to mountain torrents and flash floods in valleys. Some low-lying areas will accumulate water.”

NCM pointed out that there will be fresh to strong winds, which will cause raised dust and sand to reduce horizontal visibility, especially convective clouds.

“The sea conditions in the Oman Sea will become choppy to very choppy, which will cause water to enter the eastern coastal areas of low-lying areas, and the northward surface of the Arabian Gulf will sometimes be choppy.”

The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring tropical conditions around the clock and urges the public to follow up with official reports, instructions and warnings from local authorities.