VIDEO: UAE witnesses rain, fog expected on Thursday
3 hours ago
Staff Reporter
Some regions of the country on Wednesday witnessed rain of different intensity, because of the state being affected by a surface atmospheric depression accompanied by an air depression in the upper atmosphere leading to instability in weather, the National Centre of Meteorology said.
Light rain began at 2:30 pm on Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road towards Ras Al Khaimah, on Al Hamra Island, and on Teiba and Al Khalebiya in Fujairah, the NCM added.
The NCM appealed to individuals to take precautions while driving during rainfall or if visibility was poor due to dusty winds. It also advised the public to stay away from places where there are surface runoffs.
Several areas of country witness rain
01 May 2021
Emadeddin Khalil,
Staff Reporter
Some regions of the country on Saturday witnessed rains of different intensity, because of the state being affected by a surface atmospheric depression extending from the Red Sea. It had also affected the southern Arabian Peninsula, while accompanied by an air depression in the upper atmosphere coming from the northwest, the National Centre of Meteorology said.
Light rain began at 1:30 pm on Khorfakkan in Sharjah, Al Hallah and Badiyah in Fujairah, and on the Masafi-Dibba road, the NCM added.
The NCM appealed to individuals to take precautions while driving during rainfall or if visibility was poor due to dusty winds. It also advised the public to stay away from places where there are surface runoffs.
Abu Dhabi residents can now get free Pfizer vaccine at 6 medical centres
4 hours ago
Emadeddin Khalil,
Staff Reporter
The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) announced on Wednesday the availability of free Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for eligible residents and citizens in six selected centres across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Prior appointments are necessary to avail of the Pfizer-BioNTech jabs, SEHA said. SEHA stated that the centres where the Pfizer vaccine is available are Al Zafaranah Diagnostic and Screening Centre, Madinat Mohammed Bin Zayed Healthcare Centre and Al Bahia Healthcare Centre in Abu Dhabi, Oud Al Toubah Diagnostic and Screening Centre and Neima Healthcare Centre in Al Ain, and Al Dhafra Family Medicine Centre in Al Dhafra.