NCEMA Enhances Weather Assessment System to Bolster Preparedness

The Joint Weather and Tropical Assessment Team have met to discuss recent weather developments and their potential impact on the country.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) led the meeting, which included representatives from the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) and other competent government departments.

They emphasised the importance of maintaining business continuity plans and closely monitoring the ongoing weather situation to ensure public safety and minimise disruptions.

The NCM reported that the current weather event is less severe than the previous one, expecting country to experience local convective rain clouds during the day from today, Tuesday, until tomorrow, Wednesday. There is a possibility of small hail falling in the eastern regions and extending to some internal and western regions. From Wednesday night to Thursday, the NCM expects moderate to heavy rain to fall in scattered areas, accompanied by occasional lightning and thunder. There is also a possibility of small hail, concentrated in the western regions, on the coasts, and in some eastern areas.

On Friday and Saturday, cloud quantities will decrease, with the possibility of continuing light to medium rain, which may be heavy in some southern and eastern regions.

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) ensures full coordination with the Joint Weather and Tropical Assessment Team, monitoring weather developments for potential impacts, especially during the recovery phase from previous weather events. Proactive measures are in place with resources allocated to areas at risk, along with response and continuity plans for vital sectors.

Emphasizing community safety, the MoI advises adherence to safety protocols, official directives, and caution against spreading rumors. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure prepares infrastructure safety measures, focusing on roads and dams, including drainage systems and advanced technologies for efficient management during rainfall and flood monitoring.

The Ministry further emphasised the utilisation of modern technology in the process of analysing and calculating water flow rates, quantities, and depths with high accuracy. This data is then transmitted to the Ministry's control and monitoring unit for processing and analysis.

News Source: Emirates News Agency