important | Highlights of the emergency and crisis management briefing on Hurricane Shaheen and its impact on the UAE

Weather of Arabia - We summarize for you the highlights of the media briefing of the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management in the UAE on the effects of Hurricane Shaheen on the country:

• The competent authorities are following the developments of Storm Shaheen, which has turned into a first-class hurricane.
• The effects of Hurricane Shaheen will begin on some of the eastern coastal areas of the country from tomorrow, Sunday, October 3, until Tuesday, October 5.
• A set of proactive measures will be taken to mitigate the impact of Hurricane Shaheen on the regions of the country.
• A study of converting studies in schools and universities to distance learning, as well as converting the headquarters of local government agencies to work remotely based on all data and indicators to measure the severity of the weather conditions.
• Procedures and measures will be announced to be followed during the passage of the tropical situation in the affected areas, the most prominent of which are the prevention of visiting beaches and the sea during the period of the weather condition, and the prevention of approaching areas of valleys, torrential flow and low places.
• The authority recommended citizens and residents, particularly those residing in the eastern coastal areas, to follow all procedures and measures as announced by the concerned authorities at the local level.
• The authority noted that the Sea of Oman will be turbulent to very turbulent, which will lead to the inundation of sea water on the eastern coast, especially the low-lying areas. The winds are active to strong, and they raise dust and dust and reduce horizontal visibility, especially with cumulus clouds accompanied by lightning and thunder sometimes.
• The Ministry is required to follow up the bulletins and reports issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and follow the instructions and warnings.