UAE: Dubai Battered by Heavy Rain and Flooding as Severe Storm System Moves In

Heavy rain, thunder, and flooding struck Dubai and across the UAE beginning March 23, causing widespread disruption to roads and travel. Parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recorded rainfall totals that almost reached annual levels, with gauges recording up to 93.3mm. Authorities warned that worse conditions were expected to peak Thursday night into Friday morning, with the possibility of hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Residents were advised to avoid flood-prone areas and unnecessary travel as the storm system was forecast to continue through Friday, March 27.

UAE: Heavy Storms Bring Near Year’s Worth of Rain to Abu Dhabi and Ajman

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused road disruptions across the UAE on Tuesday, March 24, with parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recording nearly a year's worth of rain. The National Centre of Meteorology forecast more unstable weather to continue until at least Friday.

UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

UAE: Record Rainfall Leaves Damage In Dubai 3

Record rainfall hit the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, April 16, bringing chaotic flooding and damage across the nation. Flooding was still confirmed in some areas of Dubai as of Friday.

UAE: Record Rainfall Leaves Damage In Dubai 2

Record rainfall hit the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, April 16 bringing chaotic flooding and damage across the nation. This video shows a severely flooded road in Dubai.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai 4

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai 3

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding.

UAE: Passengers Stuck At Dubai Airport After Record Flooding Causes Flight Disruptions

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding. This video shows passengers waiting for updates on their flight information in front of Emirates connections desk at Dubai International Airport after hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled due to severe flooding.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai 2

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding. This video shows the flooding situation at Palm Jumeirah on April 16.

UAE: Record Rains Flood Shopping Center In Dubai

Record rains hit the United Arab Emirates on April 16, sending a deluge of flood in neighborhoods in Dubai. This video clip shows the Dubai Mall flooded when the torrential rains drenched the city.

UAE: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Lash Dubai

Powerful storms battered UAE on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and flooding.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Sharjah

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 19 people dead in Oman and the United Arab Emirate. Severe flooding hit across UAE, with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home. This video shows streets remained flooded with submerged cars in Sharjah Wednesday morning.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 7

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. Severe flooding hit Dubai with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 6

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. Severe flooding hit Dubai with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 5

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. Severe flooding hit Dubai with metro stations in ankle-deep water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai 2

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. In UAE, shopping centers suffered flooding, and metro stations were ankle-deep in water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads, and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Torrential Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Dubai

Powerful storms battered some Gulf states on Tuesday, April 16, bringing torrential rain, hail, and floods, leaving at least 18 people dead in Oman. In UAE, shopping centers suffered flooding, and metro stations were ankle-deep in water. Drivers were stuck on flooded roads, and some abandoned their vehicles on the streets. Flights were canceled, schools were closed, and government employees worked from home.

UAE: Flooding Hits Dubai After Overnight Heavy Rain And Hail Across Emirates

Flooding hit Dubai on Monday, February 12 after heavy rain, hail, and lightning lashed large parts of the United Arab Emirates overnight of Sunday, February 11 into Monday, February 12. The National Meteorological Center issued a severe weather warning for many cities in the Emirates.