Safety Guidelines in Adverse Weather Conditions

These guidelines have been developed in line with the keenness of Abu Dhabi Government entities to maintain the safety of community during adverse weather conditions. The guidelines provide instructions on the precautions that individuals and organisations should take in certain weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, hail and fog.

Emergency contact numbers

In case of emergency cases related to weather conditions, call:

Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority 999

Department of Energy (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company and Al Ain Distribution Company):

  • Electricity failure 991
  • Water failure 992 

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: 8001717

Department of Municipalities and Transport (to report rain accumulations, falling trees and light poles, partial collapses of roads and paths, and landslides in wild and rural areas) 993

Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (to report sewage network failure): 028180000 phone calls and WhatsApp