{
  "id": 17382068,
  "title": "UAE consulate warns citizens of heavy rain and flooding in western Texas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/uae-consulate-warns-citizens-of-heavy-rain-and-flooding-in-western",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T09:28:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-consulate-warns-citizens-of-heavy-rain-and-flooding-in-western-texas-1.500730679"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE Consulate in Houston has warned Emirati citizens in the United States about anticipated heavy rainfall and flooding in western Texas. The consulate emphasized the significance of adhering to safety guidelines provided by local authorities and advised UAE nationals to reach out to 0097180044444 or 0097180024 in case of emergencies. Registration with the Tawajudi service was also recommended for timely updates. This advisory came after the US National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings on Friday for Midland and Ector counties, where rainfall amounts ranged between one and 1.5 inches. Flash flooding was already reported in certain locations. Additionally, the National Weather Service cautioned about flooding risks in broader areas of western Texas, especially along rivers, creeks, streams, low-lying roads, and regions with inadequate drainage. A flood watch issued for Friday suggested heavy showers and thunderstorms could deposit one to three inches of rain, with locally elevated amounts.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The UAE Consulate in Houston has urged Emirati citizens in the United States to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall and flooding forecast in parts of western Texas. The consulate stressed the importance of following safety instructions issued by local authorities and advised UAE nationals to contact 0097180044444 or 0097180024 in emergencies and register with the Tawajudi service.…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}