Watch: Heavy rains hit Dubai; camels, donkeys enjoy downpour in desert

It wasn't just residents who were pleasantly surprised by the lashing rainfall on Sunday, October 12, but animals too, as waadis overflowed across UAE's scorching desert.

The showers come as unstable weather grips parts of the nation since October 10, expected to go on until October 14. The NCM stated the UAE will be affected by an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the south and an upper-level low accompanied by relatively cold and humid air.

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Upper-level lows are low pressure systems that strengthen with height, and are associated with cloud cover and rainfall.

Residents in Dubai commuting home after work on Sheikh Zayed Road experienced the rainy weather.

Video from KT reader.

The southern parts of the emirate were subject to the showers as well, with cars making their way down rain-slick roads.

On Saturday, October 11, heavy rains in Fujairah created stunning waterfalls in mountainous regions of the emirate.

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In an area of Al Ain, roads were overflowing and flooded as the NCM warned of microbursts and a reduction in horizontal visibility.

Heavy rains were observed in parts of Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Kalba on Sunday, October 12. Storm Centre shared visuals of motorists being welcomed on the roads by these showers while camels and donkeys grazed as heavy rains poured down.

Donkeys and camels enjoy heavy showers in Ras Al Khaimah:

A valley overflows in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Saadi region.

Another video by the NCM shows heavy rains lashing a mountainous area in Ras Al Khaimah.

Watch as rains fall on Mohammed bin Zayed City in Fujairah:

Rains in Fujairah's Al Hiyal area:

Heavy rains cause flooding in the town of Milehah, Sharjah:

The Met also issued orange and yellow alerts to warn residents of ongoing as well as the likelihood of rainfall in some parts of the country.

As rains lash parts of the UAE, and hail and dust storms expected, the NCM has advised residents to follow certain safety measures. These are:

• Divers should take precautions when driving.

• Residents must stay away from areas of flash floods and accumulative rain.

• Avoid being in open or elevated areas during lightning and thunder.

• Be alert to downdraft winds that may cause loose objects and reduction of horizontal visibility.

UAE authorities have announced their full readiness for the expected fluctuations.

Abu Dhabi Police also urged residents of expected rains across scattered areas of the Capital until Tuesday, October 14. The public have been urged to exercise caution in affected areas and to avoid valleys and flood paths.

The rainfall may also be accompanied by heavy winds and small hail stones, the authority added. Residents have been advised to carry first aid kits and prepare alternative light sources.

The lowest temperature recorded over the country this morning was 18.1°C in Ras Al Khaimah's Jais Mountain at 4.45am. There will be a likely drop in temperatures during this four-day rainy period.

Meanwhile, a high of 37°C and 38°C is expected in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively today, with humidity across the country ranging between 10 per cent and 85 per cent.

• Fujairah

Laraib Anwer

laraib@khaleejtimes.com

Laraib Anwer is a Digital Journalist who loves the thrill of breaking headlines almost as much as she does unapologetically using GenZ slang. She dreams of a world free of animal cruelty and hopes to tell community stories that make a difference.