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UAE Weather Bureau issues Sandstorm alert

Filipino drivers and commuters should take extra care on the road and better keep safe today, April 23 as the National Centre of Meteorology has announced a sandstorm that’s expected to hit the UAE.

NCM, has called on drivers and pedestrians to take all necessary precautions when on roads due to blowing dust and sand causing poor horizontal visibility.

The NCM issued a statement noting poor visibility of less than 1,500 metres at times as a result of fresh northwesterly winds, adding that wind speeds could reach up to 45 km/hr until 23:00 today.

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