The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) says a surface low-pressure system will bring convective clouds and possible showers to eastern and southern regions from Monday 3 August through Thursday 6 August. While seas will remain slight, wind gusts up to 40 kph could reduce visibility and trigger short-notice flight-routing changes. Dubai Airports told Gulf News it is coordinating with airlines and expects minor delays during peak afternoon banks when storms are most likely. Abu Dhabi Airport said ground-handling teams are on standby to adjust ramp operations if lightning protocols are activated. Travellers are advised to monitor flight-status alerts and allow extra journey time. On the road network, Dubai’s RTA plans to deploy additional drainage pumps along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Hatta mountain routes, which saw pooling during April’s record floods. Logistics firms running just-in-time deliveries to Jebel Ali Free Zone are urged to pre-clear alternate slots. For companies managing cross-emirate commuters or temporary assignees, the forecast is a reminder to update emergency-contact trees and remote-work contingencies. HR teams should also check that housing providers have adequate insurance for water ingress—an issue that caught many expatriates off guard during last year’s storms. While the rainfall offers relief from 45 °C heat, mobility planners will watch to see whether the weather pattern persists; prolonged instability could affect Eid Al Mawlid travel at the end of the month.
Source: Gulf News
