There's a sunrise after the #DubaiRains... pic.twitter.com/0GIO9CrdmI
— nanette bumarlong (@nanetteph) March 10, 2016
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: A day after heavy rains and thunderstorm lashed its parched landscape triggering floods, the sun cleared the skies bringing back hoards of motorists in the United Arab Emirates back on the roads for their daily grind.
Weather reports suggested that the most parts of the country would see clear skies as the low pressure weakened. However, some of the areas may still experience minor rainfall.
We will rebuild. #dubairains pic.twitter.com/piCWgesQJN
— Barry Moroney (@barrymoroney) March 10, 2016
“The intensity of instability conditions will weaken during the afternoon, the gulfnews.com quoted a report from the UAE Met Officer. “The report also suggested that northern and eastern parts of the country will experience scattered rain showers.”
A delivery man rides his bike during heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday. APMeanwhile, social media was abuzz with reports of traffic jams and delayed public services from all across the country.
Who can tell me, if Sheikh Zayed Road is still closed -direction Abu Dhabi. #Dubai #UAE #traffic #Dubaitraffic #rain pic.twitter.com/rYMdxKpuss
— Janni Møller Thomsen (@JanniMT) March 10, 2016
A day in office when it rains in #AbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/Lb87VP6M4p
— Namit Bhalla (@namitbhalla) March 10, 2016
The Roads & Transport Authority, Dubai, tweeted alerts to road users.
RTA requests the road users coming from & going to Abu Dhabi to use Shk. Mohammed Bin Zayed road & Emirates Road due to the accumulation 1/4
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) March 10, 2016
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Vehicles move as it rains in Dubai. Photo: OnmanoramaOn Wednesday, A thunderstorm brought heavy rain to parts of the UAE, disrupting flights, flooding roads and forcing authorities to close schools the next day in the desert nation.
Gulf News reader Emma O'Reilly sends a video of #rain wreaking havoc in #AbuDhabi. pic.twitter.com/IH4UDuiXgC
— Gulf News (@gulf_news) March 9, 2016
The flooded Danube Metro Station in Jebel Ali, Dubai after heavy rains. Photo: OnmanoramaWater poured through ceilings and whipped through streets in Dubai, the UAE's commercial capital. In Abu Dhabi, the hard rains forced the capital's stock market to halt trading and close for the day.
Heavy downpour accompanied with lightning hit the normal life in Sharjah too.
All schools across the seven-emirate federation will be closed Thursday, according to the state-owned The National newspaper of Abu Dhabi.
Rain storm battering the UAE. Will now post some videos. This is from last night in Abu Dhabi. Everyone drive safe pic.twitter.com/jtBgKMjHAQ
— سلطان سعود القاسمي (@SultanAlQassemi) March 9, 2016
Some schools in Abu Dhabi cancelled classes on Thursday while those in Dubai closed early.
The rain temporarily halted flights at Abu Dhabi International Airport, the home of Etihad. The rain also delayed some flights at Dubai International Airport, the home of long-haul carrier Emirates.
The Award for The UAE Rain Storm Video of the Day goes to this guy. via @AbdallaTaryam pic.twitter.com/Rav6ZlZQhW
— سلطان سعود القاسمي (@SultanAlQassemi) March 9, 2016
Due to rains, the Dubai Global Village did not function on Wednesday. A concert of renowned percussionist Sivamani, scheduled for Thursday at the Global Village, has been postponed, officials said. The new date will be announced later.
The rains, started around 5 am on Wednesday, troubled those who travelled to their work places in the morning. Several vehicles are left stranded due to the showers.
Woah! Hail the size of 1 Dirham fell at 4.30 am near Khalifa Park in #AbuDhabi #UAE pic.twitter.com/nHqqnOK0Cl
— Radio Mirchi UAE (@RadioMirchiUAE) March 9, 2016
The United Arab Emirates' National Center for Meteorology and Seismology had warned that heavy rains were possible on Wednesday. It said the unstable weather likely will continue into Thursday. After the rain, the temperature in Emirates is likely to go up.
Officials alerted the citizens that they should be careful while driving vehicles on flooded roads.
So THIS just happened in #Abudhabi this morning! Stay safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/DL2kaVQTHI
— Radio Mirchi UAE (@RadioMirchiUAE) March 9, 2016
(With inputs from agencies)
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