An orange warning was issued on Thursday as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Many residents did not have to leave their homes to go to work today, but some woke up early as rain and strong winds battered the neighborhood. A waterfall was flowing north while black rain clouds hovered over the mountain.
For the past few days, the UAE has been preparing for this wave of volatile weather. This wave is expected to peak from today, May 2nd, until tomorrow, May 3rd. Security alerts are being issued in all areas. Schools are relying on distance learning, while businesses are being asked to ask employees to work from home. Parks and beaches were closed. Airports and airlines are also preparing for the impact.
Heavy rain has been hitting this country since midnight. According to a National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warning, showers and lightning struck Dubai as early as 2:35am.
These rains are not expected to be as heavy as the unprecedented downpours that hit the country earlier this month, but the public is urged to take precautions.
A team is on site and everyone is working together, UAE Breaking brings you the latest weather updates here:
11:35am: Underground parking issue resolved
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This time, buildings in Sharjah are not in any danger. Many have barricaded underground parking lots to prevent water from entering.
“It’s a bowl of flour, a glass of water, a dish of oil and a glass of salt,” says Jamiely Monedo Dion, FS 2 teacher at Newlands School Dubai. Gray said while sharing the online course today.
“A small but busy workshop with resources for kneading experiments. This is a homeschool setting for a science class. We are teaching online, and the students are working hard on the assignments given to them. We may also ask you questions, answer your questions, and provide you with feedback. It’s a great opportunity to interact in a fun and engaging way. ”
11:15 a.m.: “Everything is safe”
Ahmed Saboor, a resident of Dubai’s Meydan district, managed to take a walk around his community.
“It has been raining heavily since the morning. But now only light rain remains,” he said. “We were all prepared. “Luckily everything was safe and heavy rain like last time was expected. “Some roads were closed and cars were submerged in water.
This time, residents found out that the authorities had to clean the sewers the day before and have the trucks fully operational.
10:52am: In and out
Some areas of Abu Dhabi, especially Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (Airport), are experiencing occasional light rain. It has stopped now.
10.45am: Downtown view
Dubai roads may be empty but Downtown heroes have been at work since morning.
No traffic jams and no water ponds are seen on the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
Here’s the Dubai skyline as clouds blanket the city:
10.34am: Intercity buses suspended
Dubai’s RTA temporarily suspends the operations of intercity buses due to the adverse weather conditions.
10:25am: Driver’s Guide
Dubai Police is closely monitoring the situation on roads around the emirate. Some areas have installed traffic cones to prevent cars from driving into ponds, while others have closed certain roads.
Police officers wore raincoats and jackets and worked around the clock to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
10:15am: Some roads are flooded
Some roads in Sharjah are already flooded, particularly in the emirate’s Al Nahda region, but vehicles can still pass.
10:02am: Flooding wadi
If you live near a wadi, please heed warnings and guidelines from authorities.
Here’s a view of Al Ain’s valley:
9:54am: Dubai’s rain heroes take to the ground
Teams in Dubai help the public with everything from directing traffic to clearing fallen trees. They are deployed wearing rain boots and raincoats to ensure safety.
Here is a photo shared by Dubai Media Office:
9:40am: Water ponds on the highway
Sheikh Zayed Water ponds have begun to form on some roads. Dubai.
Authorities advised drivers to be careful on the roads.
9:32am: Emirates cancels flights
Due to bad weather in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, Emirates canceled several flights.
Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) have also been reduced.
Read the full report here.
9:17 a.m.: Is your area under an orange warning?
NCM updates areas covered by orange hazardous weather warnings:
9 a.m. 2 minutes: Downpour on Palm Jumeirah
It has started to rain quite heavily in the Palm Jumeirah area.
The wind was so strong last night that the glass top of my neighbor’s garden table was blown away.The road is wet, but it’s not flooded,” said Amina, a resident. Told.
8:49am: Please follow all guidelines
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has issued another warning to the public:
8.47am: Only a few cars left
An overcast sky above Dubai South brings light to moderate rain in the community. Residents remain vigilant of the unstable weather, and only a handful of cars have left the neighbourhood as of 8.45am on Thursday.
8.30am: What today’s weather will look like
To give the public an overview, the NCM has shared a visual of the weather wave that will sweep across the country today. Take note of the time stamps on the right bottom corner of the video:
8.06am: If you must drive in the rain …
While it is best to stay home during this time, those who really need to step out are advised to be extra careful. The Dubai Police share six safety tips for drivers: