Dubai Police Issues Public Safety Alert!
- Publish date: Wednesday، 01 May 2024
The police have warned the public to stay away from areas prone to flood.
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Dubai Police issued a public safety alert message on Wednesday evening, May 1 because of the weather forecast of heavy rainfall.
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The message stated, "Avoid beaches, refrain from sailing, stay clear of valleys and areas prone to flash floods, exercise caution, drive with care and heed the advice of the authorities."
The message was issued after it was forecasted that it would rain on Wednesday night and also on Thursday, May 2.
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