The UAE weather bureau has advised road users to avoid driving during rainy conditions, with a yellow and orange alert issued that expects hazardous conditions to continue until early morning on Friday.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) released an alert highlighting the presence of convective clouds around several areas in the UAE that are predicted to remain until 7:45 am on Friday.
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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) December 19, 2025
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The weather bureau urged motorists to only drive if "absolutely necessary", advising those driving to remain alert, turn on low-beam lights when visibility is reduced, and follow weather reports closely.
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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) December 18, 2025
Several authorities in the UAE have also warned residents of the ongoing adverse conditions.
Abu Dhabi Police advised motorists to follow the changing speed limits displayed on electronic signs across the roads.
#Urgent | #Attention#AbuDhabi_Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to the rainy weather and to follow the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive Safely. pic.twitter.com/rx2kjUPSnd
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) December 18, 2025
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