Cyclone Shaheen: UAE Emergency Services Are Braced And Dubai Communities Issued Warning
Cyclone Shaheen: UAE Emergency Services Are Braced And Dubai Communities Issued Warning
Yesterday we saw the devastating effects of Cyclone Shaheen as it ripped through Oman’s capital Muscat and leaving three deaths in its wake, according to Oman’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM). Two people tragically lost their lives in a landslide and a child died in flash flooding. We saw winds speeds up to 140km/per hour and now the UAE remains on high alert as the Cyclone is expected to hit the Emirates today, especially the eastern coast and south of the country.
Main images via @RamAbdu/Oman Observer
At the NCEMA press briefing last night, the UAE government urged people to caution, they tweeted:
Cyclone Shaheen update: NCEMA and MOI call upon the public to cooperate and abide by the warnings issued by the concerned authorities and not to take risks or go out during turbulent weather conditions except for necessity in order to preserve their safety.
#NCEMA and @MOIUAE call upon the public to cooperate and abide by the warnings issued by the concerned authorities and not to take risks or go out during trubulent weather conditions except for necessity in order to preserve their safety. pic.twitter.com/uFRsJKcb7y
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) October 3, 2021
We call upon the public to cooperate with police units, abide by warnings for their own safety, and to follow up on all news and warnings from its official sources.
MOI: Preparedness degree of all police commands has been raised, to ensure safety of all and reduce impact on various regions. MOI has taken preventive measures, such as conducting a number of security patrols in locations near beaches, valleys where torrential flows are expected
MOI: Preparedness degree of all police commands has been raised, to ensure safety of all and reduce impact on various regions. MOI has taken preventive measures, such as conducting number of security patrols in locations near beaches, valleys where torrential flows are expected. pic.twitter.com/yVZtD0PvsD
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) October 3, 2021
#NCEMA: We call upon the public to follow developments from official sources and follow precautionary measures for their safety.
#NCEMA: As a matter of social responsibility, we note the significance of reporting any rainfall accumulations, or damage caused by the tropical Cyclone, so that the concerned authorities can take the necessary measures.
#NCEMA: The #UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has formed field work teams to deal immediately with any impact that may result from the Cyclone, with an emphasis on activating emergency response plans for cleaning valleys and storm water drainage.
#NCEMA: We call upon the public to follow developments from official sources and follow precautionary measures for their safety. pic.twitter.com/E76YkSapiQ
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) October 3, 2021
Dubai residents received text messages warning them to clear movable items from outdoor areas
Emaar Communities issued warnings
