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Wet conditions have been forecast throughout the weekend across the emirates. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

A double rainbow appears after heavy rainfall in Dubai. Sarah Forster / The National

People use a canvas sheet to shield themselves from the rain on Hamdan Street, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The waterlogged yard of Mary Mother of Jesus Mosque, in the capital. Nick March / The National

Flooding in Al Qattara area of Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National

Flooding in Al Qattara, Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National

Riding an electric scooter amid the downpours in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Braving the winds and rain. Victor Besa / The National

The wet weather caught many pedestrians unprepared. Victor Besa / The National

It was business as usual for some people, nevertheless. Victor Besa / The National

Time to bring out the umbrellas. Victor Besa / The National

A woman struggles against the force of the wind as it whips her umbrella sideways in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Traffic ploughs through the heavy rain and flood water on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

People have been reaching for their umbrellas as heavy rain falls on Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Flooding slows traffic in Al Quoz, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A dark and grey pall hangs over Dubai as torrential rain falls.
Antonie Robertson/The National — A dark and grey pall hangs over Dubai as torrential rain falls. Antonie Robertson/The National

Sanitation workers clear drains that have been choked by heavy rain in Dubai.
Antonie Robertson/The National — Sanitation workers clear drains that have been choked by heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

Motorists in Dubai battle the elements. Authorities advise that only necessary journeys be made.
Antonie Robertson/The National — Motorists in Dubai battle the elements. Authorities advise that only necessary journeys be made. Antonie Robertson/The National

Adverse weather causes long tailbacks of traffic, testing the patience of motorists. Antonie Robertson/The National

Heavy rain fell across Dubai throughout Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National

Motorists had to endure treacherous conditions on Dubai's roads on Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National

Heavy rain has made driving difficult in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

Police in Dubai are keeping motorists up to date with road conditions. Antonie Robertson/The National

Sharjah has not been spared the heavy rain. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Parks in Sharjah were closed due to severe weather, authorities said. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

The downpour as seen from a tunnel in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

A motorist braves a waterlogged lane. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Parked motorcycles knocked down by powerful gusts in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Sheltering from the rain in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Wet conditions have been forecast throughout the weekend across the emirates. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

A double rainbow appears after heavy rainfall in Dubai. Sarah Forster / The National

People use a canvas sheet to shield themselves from the rain on Hamdan Street, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The waterlogged yard of Mary Mother of Jesus Mosque, in the capital. Nick March / The National

Flooding in Al Qattara area of Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National

Flooding in Al Qattara, Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National

Riding an electric scooter amid the downpours in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Braving the winds and rain. Victor Besa / The National

The wet weather caught many pedestrians unprepared. Victor Besa / The National

It was business as usual for some people, nevertheless. Victor Besa / The National

Time to bring out the umbrellas. Victor Besa / The National

A woman struggles against the force of the wind as it whips her umbrella sideways in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Traffic ploughs through the heavy rain and flood water on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

People have been reaching for their umbrellas as heavy rain falls on Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Flooding slows traffic in Al Quoz, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A dark and grey pall hangs over Dubai as torrential rain falls.
Antonie Robertson/The National — A dark and grey pall hangs over Dubai as torrential rain falls. Antonie Robertson/The National

Sanitation workers clear drains that have been choked by heavy rain in Dubai.
Antonie Robertson/The National — Sanitation workers clear drains that have been choked by heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

Motorists in Dubai battle the elements. Authorities advise that only necessary journeys be made.
Antonie Robertson/The National — Motorists in Dubai battle the elements. Authorities advise that only necessary journeys be made. Antonie Robertson/The National

Adverse weather causes long tailbacks of traffic, testing the patience of motorists. Antonie Robertson/The National

Heavy rain fell across Dubai throughout Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National

Motorists had to endure treacherous conditions on Dubai's roads on Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National

Heavy rain has made driving difficult in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

Police in Dubai are keeping motorists up to date with road conditions. Antonie Robertson/The National

Sharjah has not been spared the heavy rain. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Parks in Sharjah were closed due to severe weather, authorities said. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

The downpour as seen from a tunnel in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

A motorist braves a waterlogged lane. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Parked motorcycles knocked down by powerful gusts in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Sheltering from the rain in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Wet conditions have been forecast throughout the weekend across the emirates. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Severe weather eases across much of UAE but warnings remain in east and north

Heavy rainfall and lightning storms on Saturday caused significant disruption to traffic and flights

The National

March 09, 2024

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