Dubai authorities introduce safety guidelines ahead of rainy season

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DEWA has issued some urgent safety guidelines to ensure continuous electricity ahead of the rainy season

 

Rainy days are almost upon us again – and it’s time to be proactive. Dubai residents have been urged to take precautionary measures ahead of the rainy season to ensure continued electricity supply according to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.

 

Customers have been asked to follow some measures to avoid any malfunctions or internal outages and ensure safe and uninterrupted power supplies.

The authority advised residents to ensure their safety by taking the following measures:

  • The authority emphasised the importance of using a qualified electrician to carry out regular maintenance.
  • It is necessary to ensure that all external electrical connections, panels and meter boxes are waterproof and properly insulated.
  • Customers have also been urged to securely close electrical panels and replace the glass cover of the electricity meter if broken.
  • Customers must also seal any openings in electrical conduits on the roof and inspect earthing cables to ensure a stable and safe power supply.

For any technical emergencies, customers are urged to contact the authority on 991 at any time of the day.

For more information, visit DEWA

 

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