In pictures: UAE rainfall breaks 24-year-old record

Gulf nation is expected to witness more rainstorms in coming days

Amid thunderstorms and ongoing rainfall, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday broke a 24-year-old record of highest downpour since 1996.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that as of 7.23am on Sunday, the highest amount of rainfall from 9 to 12 January was reported in Al Shakla, Al Ain, with 190.4mm, Gulf News reported.

According to the weatherman, the heaviest amount of rain that fell between Thursday and Sunday morning was recorded in the eastern region of the UAE, especially in Mazayd with 172.4mm, Damtha with 172.2mm, Al Foah with 156.8mm, and Falaj Al Muallah with 152mm.

Moreover, the UAE is expected to witness more rainstorms in coming days.

“Thunderstorms and rainfall are predicted to start at 11am on Tuesday till Wednesday. We are also expecting to dispatch cloud seeding flights depending on cloud activity. Coastal, northern and eastern regions of the country are most likely to receive rainfall,” an official from NCM said.

Major roads in Dubai and Sharjah were affected due to water logging. Over 20 flights at the Dubai International Airport were cancelled, besides those delayed or diverted.

Many schools across the country were also shut down to ensure safety of the students and staff.

Authorities worked non-stop to rescue stranded people and clear water and debris from the roads.

Lightning strikes Burj Khalifa this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY: GULF NEWS

Reflections after the rain in Al Qusais Dubai. PHOTO COURTESY: GULF NEWS

Flooded road in Abu Shagara Sharjah. PHOTO COURTESY: GULF NEWS

After the rain in Al Qusais Dubai. PHOTO COURTESY: GULF NEWS

Flooded road in Abu Shagara Sharjah. PHOTO COURTESY: GULF NEWS

#dubairain #sharjah #uae Too much Rain😉😂😅 pic.twitter.com/ku8lJB9nfc

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The original story appeared on Gulf News