UAE weather: Tropical cyclone Kyarr results in rough sea conditions especially in Fujairah

Dubai: UAE residents be alert, while the intensity of tropical cyclone Kyarr has weakened, it has caused rough sea conditions along the coast of the UAE.

According to reports, the storm will cause possibly storm surges in the UAE’s east coast from Tuesday to Thursday, so if you’re heading towards the beach in the day or in the evening, be careful.

The surge is caused primarily by a storm's winds pushing water onshore.

According to the National Center of Meteorology, high tides were reported along the coast of Fujairah.

The NCM has issued a yellow warning for residents to stay alert.

Videos circulating online show an increase in water levels along coastal parts of Fujairah, with water flowing into roads, thus affecting motorists.

Additionally, the cyclone might cause strong winds to blow over parts of the UAE, with estimated wind speeds of 170-km/h to 200-km/h.

NCM said storm Kyarr is expected to weaken to a category one cyclone and change course by Wednesday at 4pm, moving west-southwest. Relative humidity is expected to be 70 to 80 per cent.

Maximum



temperatures in the UAE will be between 37°C to 39°C. 

Sharjah/Fujairah: Roads in the eastern region of Sharjah and Fujairah have been closed after high waves caused flooding in both emirates.

Corniche Roads in Khor Fakkan and Kalba were closed on Monday after midnight as high waves breached the barricade and flooded the surrounding streets amid an unusually high tide.

Kalba Road was closed in the direction of Fujairah. The other direction remains open for traffic.

Sharjah Police have called on the public to exercise caution near the sea and avoid the area due to the high water level. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes while driving with caution and within the speed limits.

Police in Sharjah urged members of the public to stay away from the sea due to the hazardous conditions and sealed off Khor Fakkan Corniche Road, as water levels rose.

Fujairah police also shut down Murbah Beach Road and urged members of the public to be cautious.

Roads in coastal areas in Murbah and Qidfa in Fujairah and Khor Fakkan in Sharjah were hit by flooding, causing disruption for motorists.