Weather: Heavy rainfall and storms expected in PalestineAbu Dhabi City Municipality organises ‘Safe Beach – Your Safety Matters’ Initiative

RAMALLAH: Today, the country is affected by a low-pressure system, resulting in cold to extremely cold weather and in widespread, heavy rain accompanied by occasional thunderstorms, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.

Winds are southwesterly to westerly, and are moderate to strong, reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h. Sea waves are medium to high.

Tomorrow, Palestine is predicted to continue to be influenced by the low-pressure system, maintaining cloudy and cold to extremely cold conditions with heavy rainfall across most regions, occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms.

On Sunday, the impact of the low-pressure system will persist, keeping temperatures cool to extremely cold, with heavy rainfall over most areas, and with thunderstorms and occasional hail.

Moving into next Monday, the weather in Palestine continues to be affected by the low-pressure system, with no significant change in temperatures. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and occasional hail are expected.

People are warned ag
ainst potential flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas, strong winds, slippery roads, and reduced visibility.

Source: Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through the City Municipality Centre, has organised the “Safe Beach – Your Safety Matters” initiative at Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach, in line with its commitment to ensuring a delightful and secure recreational beach experience.

Focusing on educating visitors about safety and security to ensure a delightful, secure recreational experience and boost public satisfaction.

Throughout the initiative, the Municipality’s teams diligently embodied the principle of “Your Safety Matters”, reflecting the Municipality’s dedication to creating a safe and sustainable environment for the community, enabling everyone to enjoy delightful moments on secure beaches.

The Municipality teams also focused on enhancing safety awareness by educating beachgoers about positive behaviours to adopt during their visits, as well as informing the public about emergency procedures to follow in necessary situations.

This initiative is part of the Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s commitment to achieving a
sustainable and advanced vision in the field of public service provision. It represents a pioneering step towards enhancing safety on beaches, within a vision that aims to create an effective balance between providing spaces for enjoyment and relaxation and ensuring the safety of all.

This is achieved through continuous cooperation between the relevant authorities and community members, contributing to an emirate distinguished by its civilised appearance and facilities, as well as safe and leading-edge infrastructure that enhances the quality-of-life standards.

Source: Emirates News Agency