Dubai: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has warned of potential flooding in the eastern coast on Monday, November 4.
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The NCEMA said that low-lying areas along the UAE’s East Coast may be hit by tropical storm Maha, which will be affected by strong winds and high tides.
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On its official Twitter account, the crisis committee called on residents to exercise caution and stay away from the shores of the eastern coast.
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In the event of a flood, the NCEMA cautioned residents to remain indoors at all times, keep away from windows and doors, and not to allow children to play outside.
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On Sunday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the tropical cyclone was increasing in strength and will turn into a category 2 cyclone, moving northwestward with a windspeed of 120-140 km/h that is expected to increase to 160-170 km/h.
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“Tropical Cyclone Maha moves northwestward to the centre of the Arabian Sea, and is expected to intensify into Tropical Cyclone category 2 with a wind speed around the centre to reach 160-170 km/h within the next 24 hours,” announced the NCM on Sunday.
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“Rough seas will hit the eastern coast by Sunday night, and a water surge may affect low-lying areas during the period of high tide from Monday to Wednesday,” said the meteorological department.
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Towns and small cities, such as Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Dibba Fujairah, which lie on the eastern coast are likely to feel the effects of cyclone Maha.
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Cyclone Maha, which formed in the Arabian Gulf last Wednesday, is expected to turn eastward by Tuesday and head towards the Gujarat region of western India, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.
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The cyclone is the second to affect the UAE in a span of one week. On October 29, Cyclone Kyarr flooded low-lying areas in the emirates of Sharjah and Fujairah after a water surge affected main roads, residential neighbourhoods and resorts.
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Roads in the coastal areas of Murbah and Qidfa in Fujairah and Khor Fakkan in Sharjah were also hit by flooding, which caused a further disruption for motorists.
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The strong force of the cyclone also led to the drowning of a young Egyptian man, who was swept off the beach at a hotel in the Dibba Al Aqah area of Fujairah.
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The incident happened as the victim was trying to protect the hotel’s property from damage during the cyclone.
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