Northeastern parts of Qatar receive thundery rain: QMD

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Northeastern parts of Qatar receive thundery rain: QMD

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) reported that thundery rain was observed in the northeastern parts of the country. 

On Twitter, QMD stated: "The latest radar images detect thundery rain in the Northeastern parts of the country."

QMD also shared videos of rain from Ras Laffan and Al Jassasiya shared by its followers.

"We observe a low visibility less than 2 km now in the northeast towards Ras Laffan due to the downdraft winds from the cumulus clouds," QMD said in a statement on Twitter.
 


 


Given the current weather conditions in some parts of the country, QMD urged all citizens and residents to be mindful of strong winds and low visibility accompanied by the thundery rain.

QMD also shared instructions to ensure safety during this weather condition:

1. Stay in a safe place and do not stand on rooftops or close to tall trees and utility poles.

2. Avoid open spaces during thunderstorms as it might be accompanied by lightning, heavy rain, high wind, cold flakes, and might cause a lack of vision.

3. While driving, the driver should reduce speed and follow the safety procedures and ensure that the windows are closed, and the windscreen wipers are in proper working order.

4. Avoid using the mobile phone and stay away from watersheds.

To ensure safety indoors during rain and thunderstorms, QMD also recommended the following instructions: 

1. It's recommended to disconnect electrical current from the household appliances in case a lightning bolt passed through the home network.

2. Avoid touching or operating electrical devices with wet hands.

At the event of emergency, QMD also stated: "In case someone is struck by lightning, call 999 immediately and ask for help."

 

 

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