News: Rains in the UAE

Burj Khalifa, Dubai

A deluge of rain across the UAE on Thursday wreaked havoc on motorists, residents and emergency authorities as a storm front moved across the country.

Emergency officials worked to respond to thousands of calls for assistance as rains flooded roads and high winds whipped low lying areas causing low visibility and gnarling traffic in some areas.

Police closed roads and rescued those who had become stranded due to inclement conditions, said police.

The conditions are expected to remain until Saturday, said weather officials in Abu Dhabi.

Many schools in Dubai were closed down yesterday as a result of this.
Please keep calm and drive safely.