United Arab Emirates

Heavy rainfall affected parts of Al Ain on Friday, October 16, with thunder heard in Malaqta and water accumulating on some roads, creating more difficult driving conditions. Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to follow road-safety guidance and drive carefully as unsettled weather continued.

Videos shared by Storm Centre showed darkening skies and rain moving through the Al Ain area. In some places, the rainfall left sections of roads waterlogged.

The National Centre of Meteorology had forecast a chance of rain in parts of the UAE on Friday. It also issued yellow and orange alerts for thunder and rain, which were due to remain in force until 9pm.

The weather followed heavy rain and hail reported in parts of the country on Thursday, October 15. Online videos from Sharjah showed vehicles travelling on wet roads, while people were seen collecting pieces of hail from highways.

Abu Dhabi Police shared its advisory for drivers during the changing weather conditions.

Storm Centre shared footage of the rain and changing conditions around Al Ain.