Municipal teams across the UAE have increased emergency operations in response to rainfall and unsettled weather, focusing on drainage systems, road safety and public facilities.
In Al Dhafra, the Region Municipality said its crews dealt with 420 reports within a 12-hour period under an emergency plan activated during the rainfall. Officials reported that all cases were addressed, including clearing fallen trees and removing water and sand from roads to restore traffic movement.
The municipality said moderate to heavy rain affected several cities in the region, adding that stormwater networks were functioning as required and that equipment and field teams remain on standby for further developments.
In Sharjah, Dibba Al Hisn Municipality launched field operations as rain moved across the area. Specialised teams were deployed around the clock, with a focus on main roads and public spaces.
Talib Abdullah Al Yahyai, Director of Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, said intervention measures were activated from the early stages of the weather system. He noted that teams intensified inspections of drainage networks and conducted checks at public facilities and waterfront areas to ensure safety and limit disruption.
Ajman Municipality also announced heightened readiness, aligning with precautionary measures implemented nationwide to manage the impact of the weather conditions.