The Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway reopens, while heavy rainfall is set to continues in the UAE, says NCM
The Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway reopens at the Ghantoot area, according to the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway, or E11, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, at Ghantoot, had been closed due to the floods caused by the recent storms that battered the UAE.
The northbound carriageway of the E311, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road, remains closed at the intersection with the E75 Al Faya Road, with traffic diverted to Emirates Road E611.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also announced the reopening of Sheikh Zayed Road in both directions at Intersection 10 in Dubai.
.@rta_dubai announces that Sheikh Zayed Road at interchange (10) has been reopened in both directions for traffic. pic.twitter.com/9tBYKQU7DH
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 21, 2024
‘More bad weather is on the way’, NCM
The National Centre Meteorology reported that fog and mist formation is possible too.
The UAE witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years this week, as reported by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Despite ongoing recovery efforts, residents may face more rain in the coming days.
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Moving into the new week, Monday 22 April is expected to see light rainfall, intensifying to moderate and heavy rain on Tuesday 23 April.
Cumulus clouds may form over mountains on Saturday 20 April, accompanied by rainfall, while Monday and Tuesday could see light to moderate rain, potentially heavy in some areas, raising coastal temperatures.
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