Emergency calls surge amid weather fluctuations in Dubai

Monday, 22 December 2025 at 17:20

By ARN News Staff

Dubai Police say public enquiries surged during recent weather changes, with a total of 39,299 calls handled over Thursday and Friday.

Emergency services took 32,391 calls on 999, while the non-emergency line 901 received 6,908.

Teams also managed 427 emails and 1,690 live chats, ensuring quick support.

Police are reminding residents to use 999 only for emergencies and 901 for non-urgent queries.

#News | Dubai Police Handle Over 39,299 Calls Amid Unstable Weather Conditions

Details:https://t.co/u76VzaEUMO #SafetyAndSecurity #SwiftRespone pic.twitter.com/Tnm9oiwJbc
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) December 22, 2025

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