Heavy rains prompt fresh traffic advisories, school closures across UAE

Heavy rains prompt fresh traffic advisories, school closures across UAE

Dubai/Sharjah/Fujairah/Ras Al Khaimah: Unstable weather with moderate to heavy rains in several parts of the UAE have prompted the authorities to issues traffic advisories, and schools to close early, even as some of them announced the suspension of physical classes over the next few days. School administrations in the Eastern Region and the Emirate of Sharjah decided to cancel physical school sessions during the week, while government schools in Kalba ended the school day at 12 noon today due to unstable weather and the rains. They sent text messages via e-mail to parents stating their intention. As one of the e-mails read, “The weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday indicates rainfall of different intensity, and to ensure the safety of students, all school trips scheduled during this school week will be canceled.” The local Emergency and Crisis Management Team in Ras Al Khaimah also announced on Wednesday on social media that study in schools will be shifted online on Thursday and Friday due to unstable weather. In Dubai, road users were urged to exercise caution, adhere to safety rules, and reduce driving speeds during rainy and unstable weather conditions. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, director of the General Department