DEWA has urged customers to take care to avoid power blackouts during Dubai’s rainy season.
The advice comes as the Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police have issued warnings about road safety on city roads as stormy weather is forecast in the UAE.
To ensure an uninterrupted power supply during the rainy season DEWA is advising residents in Dubai to review equipment in their homes and ensure necessary safety precautions are met.
Dubai blackout advice
DEWA highlighted that all external electrical connections should be covered, and the services of a competent technician should be used to carry out regular maintenance work.
Among the advice offered by DEWA it is advising residents to:
- Check exposed connections and secure them by using water-proof sockets and fixtures
- Check all the connections are properly earthed
- Close all electrical cabinets
- Seal all spare conduits, located at the building roof
- Replace any damaged meter windows
Through the DEWA Store on its smart app, DEWA provides a reliable list of technical service providers in the event of internal faults in the building.
Watch the video below to see the full DEWA guide to avoid power blackouts during stormy weather in the UAE:
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