Government employees in the UAE have been ordered to work remotely on 16 April, 2024. Private-sector organisations have been told to take necessary precautions if outdoor work in some sectors cannot be suspended for some reason. The directive is not applicable to those working for the military, or in the security and health space. Employees whose work requires them to be present at the workplace are also exempted from this directive.
With instability in weather predicted across the country, government employees have been directed to stay indoors. Many areas are already experiencing rainfall, with some places witnessing strong winds and heavy downpour.
Residents across the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have been told to prepare for lashing rains and even hailstorms in certain areas today. This weather is apparentl due to convective cloud formation. It is hoped that these clouds will grow over the next few hours causing heavy rainfall, especially along the coastal area.
People have been told to expect thunderclouds and very strong winds in some areas, which will make it difficult to drive and affect visibility. Therefore it is risky to be outdoors.
Abu Dhabi has been experiencing strong winds at the speed of 1000km/hr as part of the first wave.
The second wave will slowly move towards Abu Dhabi and impact the northern and eastern regions of the country over the next 24 hours.
