Dubai In Ruins || Storms, Floods and Landslides Destroy Buildings and Vehicles
After heavy rains and thunderstorms hit many places in the UAE, roads in Dubai became saturated and flooded......
People are being warned to avoid beaches and stay indoors during floods, while transport and aviation activities are also disrupted......
Dubai residents took to social networks to post videos of the heavy rain.....
As the UAE was hit by heavy rain on Friday morning, Dubai Police warned motorists to take necessary precautions if their vehicles are damaged by the rain.
Police stress the need to take photos or video of any damage before going to the local police station for a full report to claim insurance.... The advisory was issued following heavy rain and thunderstorms affecting many areas of the United Arab Emirates...
Motorists are encouraged to comply with Dubai Police's strict safety guidelines, which include reducing speed, keeping a safe distance from the roadside, using low beams for better visibility and ensuring ensure safe parking. -windows and brakes work well... ..
The weather forecast for the coming days will be cloudy, with a possibility of continued rain....
According to a representative of operator Dubai Airports on Friday, weather in the United Arab Emirates caused some flight disruptions at Dubai's main airport.
“As of 10:00 UAE time (06:00 GMT), 13 incoming flights were diverted to nearby airports while six outgoing flights were cancelled,” the spokesperson said in its report. He added: “Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, regulators and other DXB service partners to minimize any inconvenience to our customers.....
DXB is a major global transportation hub and one of the busiest airports in the world....
Heavy rain early on Friday disrupted traffic around the emirate, but the Dubai Airshow, a major industry event taking place this week, went ahead as planned on the final day.. ...
Flights were disrupted at Dubai International Airport on Friday after heavy rain and thunderstorms in the Emirates.....
A representative of Dubai Airport said that rainy weather caused 13 incoming flights to be diverted to other airports, while 6 outbound flights were canceled. The operator advises passengers to use Dubai Metro, check traffic updates and allow sufficient time to arrive at Dubai International Airport, in addition to checking flight updates.....
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority also announced on social media that bus routes across the city have been suspended, including the E315 from Dubai to Sharjah and the E411 from Dubai to Ajman.....
Dubai Police has urged motorists traveling on Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road, between Al Rashidiya Bridge and Sharjah, to exercise caution and use alternative routes due to flooding in the area.....
Sharjah Municipality said it sent 96 tanks, 220 mobile pumps and three high-capacity vehicles to clean flooded areas in the emirate.
