Hurricane Hilary has been ravaging the regions of the Southwestern US and Mexico with strong winds and incessant rainfalls, causing threats of flash flooding. As it happens, this is the latest of the major climate disaster in the region that is wreaking havoc. And for the Emiratis, who are living in the affected areas, the UAE Embassy released an advisory asking them to remain safe. Here’s what the advisory had to say.
UAE Embassy In Mexico Releases Advisory For Emiratis
— UAE embassy in MEX (@UAEembassyinMex) August 20, 2023
The UAE Embassy in Mexico recently took to its official account on X (formerly known as Twitter) to issue an advisory asking citizens to be cautious and careful in view of Hurricane Hilary. This comes after the tropical storm has been creating havoc in Mexico and Southwest of the US. As it happens, the embassy has mentioned in its advisory asking people to follow the instruction of the local authorities.
In fact, the advisory also mentioned the areas including Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, Guana, Juato, Nayarit, Zacatecas, Jalisco, Colima, Durango, Aguascalientes, and Michoacán, according to a report by Gulf News. Moreover, Emiratis have been asked to reach out to an emergency contact number 0097180044444 and embassy number 00525511000115, in case of any emergencies. Finally, they’ve been asked to register themselves with the Twajudi service.
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All About Hurricane Hilary
For those who aren’t aware, Hurricane Hilary has been causing destruction in the aforementioned regions with the storm being accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall. As a result, there have been cases of flooding in multiple areas! It should be noted that while the hurricane has now been given a status of tropical storm earlier it had reached Category 4, which is the second highest category. Moreover, millions of people are facing flash flood threats due to the heavy rainfall that has been received in many areas.
Yes, it seems that some regions are expected to receive rainfall up to 10 inches which is a year’s worth of rainfall. While this is the latest of the climate disaster, to cause destruction in Canada, the US, and Mexico, Muai is still reeling from the fire last week that ravaged the Hawaiian island.
We really do hope that the people in the affected areas remain safe and strong in times of such adversity.
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