Heavy Rain cause flooding in Dubai

Several parts of Dubai and Sharjah were flooded following overnight rain. 

The rain started on Thursday evening and continues in most parts of the UAE. 

The National Center of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) office have forecast 

rain

 for tomorrow in different parts of the UAE.

According to the NCMS forecast, it will be, “cloudy weather in general and the 

cloud amount will increase over different areas associated with some towering 

clouds with a chance of scattered rain. The wind will  continue to be moderate

 to fresh, especially over the sea. The sea will be rough in general.”

People were seen struggling through water ponds and flooded streets in Sharjah,

 as well as in Bur Dubai and Garhoud. A number of motor accidents have been 

reported in many places in the Emirates leading to heavy traffic blocks.

The UAE’s Roads and Transport Authority have advised motorists to drive slowly

 and cautiously during the rainy season