ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Police Directorates affirmed their continued efforts to limit the repercussions of the prevailing weather conditions, in accordance with the UAE government’s directives seeking to enhance the protection of lives and property.
The Ministry of Interior said that the safety of people and property is a “top priority”, and it is working with the concerned police teams and civil defence agencies, in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, to respond to any emergency as a result of the torrential rains and floods witnessed by a number of regions in the country.
MoI and Police Directorates had issued warnings and awareness instructions, in coordination with the concerned authorities, to mitigate the damage that may arise from the fluctuating weather, especially with the expectation of intensifying rain and winds.
Police Directorates will take all necessary measures to secure and protect individuals and property through their teams deployed across all regions of the country, while continuing work to ensure the smooth flow of traffic through field patrols.
The Ministry of Interior called on the public to adhere to the instructions of the concerned authorities to exercise caution; abide to safety requirements; not to leave homes, especially in areas that witness heavy rain, except for necessity; and to drive with extreme caution, stressing the importance of responding to all instructions and directives in order to preserve lives and property and to enhance security.