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- Published: Thu Dec 18, 2025, 9:14 AM
UAE issues new orange alert, asks residents to be 'alert' till 7.45am
By:Laraib AnwerMeher DhanjalShihabAngel TesoreroSM Ayaz ZakirKaren Ann MonsyAzza Al AliNasreen Abdulla- Share:
Key Events
2:03 AM,Dec 19, 2025
Sharjah issues warnings for flash floods
12:42 AM,Dec 19, 2025
Flights at DXB face cancellations
12:09 AM,Dec 19, 2025
Look: Clouds envelop skyscrapers
11:36 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Unstable weather grips nation
11:13 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Watch: Stunning lightning in skies, downpour in Dubai and Sharjah
10:52 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Light rains begin over Dubai
7:58 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Free parking in Sharjah from today evening
7:00 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Remote work urged for private sector
6:21 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Simbang Gabi in Dubai cancelled
4:46 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Dubai closes all public parks for 2 days
4:04 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Rains get heavier in Sharjah
3:46 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Global Village shuts down today
3:33 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Rainbow breaks through grey skies
3:25 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Leaky ceiling, flooded floors in malls
2:43 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Dubai announces remote work
2:06 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Residents enjoy the rain
1:55 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Deliveries on pause across emirates
1:35 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Funnel clouds form in RAK
12:58 PM,Dec 18, 2025
DXB issues advisory
12:46 PM,Dec 18, 2025
In photos: Rain hits Sharjah
12:33 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Work-from-home for some employees
12:14 PM,Dec 18, 2025
Rains begin in Dubai!
12:00 PM,Dec 18, 2025
When will rains hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi?
11:35 AM,Dec 18, 2025
MOI issues advisory about stepping outdoors
11:11 AM,Dec 18, 2025
Overnight rains cause property damage
10:10 AM,Dec 18, 2025
Heavy rains in Umm Al Quwain, Khor Fakkan
9:00 AM,Dec 18, 2025
Rain batters shops in RAK
Summary
- Unstable weather continues across the UAE with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail expected through Dec 19, 2025
- The Met Department is monitoring the low-pressure system bringing unstable conditions
- Multiple weather-related closures and advisories are in effect, including Global Village and public parks
- Several emirates issue remote-work guidance for some employees due to weather hazards
- Flooded roads and severe weather scenes are being reported, with communities and motorists adjusting accordingly
- Police and safety authorities urge caution on roads, in flood-prone areas, and at sea
- Flight and travel advisories are issued, with passengers advised to check flight statuses and prepare for delays
- Emergency preparedness efforts are underway, with ministries and responders ready to assist during heavy rainfall
3:19 AM, Dec 19, 2025 3:05 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Lightning streaks across UAE skies
2:39 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Flooding in some neighbourhoods
2:24 AM, Dec 19, 2025 New orange alert issued
2:03 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Sharjah issues warnings for flash floods
1:45 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Weather radar
1:30 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Reader photos
1:23 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Torrential rain in Al Nahda, Sharjah
1:12 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Driving with hazard lights on is illegal
1:08 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Dubai's RTA still at work
1:02 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Water levels on the rise
12:42 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Flights at DXB face cancellations
12:35 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Look: Museum of the Future shines through thick curtain of rain
12:30 AM, Dec 19, 2025 The men who keep the city running
12:16 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Late-night motorists face heavy downpour
12:09 AM, Dec 19, 2025 Look: Clouds envelop skyscrapers
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— ٠رÙز اÙعاصÙØ© (@Storm_centre) December 18, 2025
18/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/7rlszsDoQ311:57 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Watch: Heavy downpour in Dubai, visibility drops
11:49 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Another emirate announces remote work
11:46 PM, Dec 18, 2025 'Everyone's responsibility'
11:43 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Abu Dhabi urges caution
11:36 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Unstable weather grips nation
11:19 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Fujairah announces remote work on Friday
11:13 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Watch: Stunning lightning in skies, downpour in Dubai and Sharjah
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— ٠رÙز اÙعاصÙØ© (@Storm_centre) December 18, 2025
18/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/yVp4xWEJGt10:54 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Abu Dhabi residents stay in
10:52 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Light rains begin over Dubai
10:38 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Air Arabia warns of delays
10:34 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Orange alert issued for clouds
10:29 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Watch: Lightning, grey clouds over Dubai
9:55 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Ras Al Khaimah issues warning
9:51 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Indian expat dies in Ras Al Khaimah
9:30 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Flight delays
9:30 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Dubai closely monitoring changing weather conditions
9:11 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Abu Dhabi cancels community events
9:08 PM, Dec 18, 2025 8:53 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Tomorrow's weather conditions
8:35 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Has your car broken down?
8:31 PM, Dec 18, 2025 7:58 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Free parking in Sharjah from today evening
7:35 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Abu Dhabi issues safety guidelines
7:20 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Did you get this alert?
7:14 PM, Dec 18, 2025 ‘Nothing wrong’ at Mall of the Emirates
7:09 PM, Dec 18, 2025 UAE vs Saudi match cancelled
7:00 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Remote work urged for private sector
6:48 PM, Dec 18, 2025 6:45 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Flooded road in Sharjah
6:39 PM, Dec 18, 2025 UAE weather on December 19
6:36 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Lost your car plate number in the rains?
6:21 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Simbang Gabi in Dubai cancelled
6:16 PM, Dec 18, 2025 6:07 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Delayed at work?
5:58 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Ministry of Interior ready to deal with heavy rainfall
5:52 PM, Dec 18, 2025 RAK police urge public to exercise caution
5:46 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Drive safe!
5:42 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Weather conditions this evening
5:25 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Dubai comes together in adverse times
5:19 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Dubai, Sharjah Safari parks closed
5:17 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Children enjoy downpour
4:53 PM, Dec 18, 2025 RAK personnel working around the clock
4:46 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Dubai closes all public parks for 2 days
4:37 PM, Dec 18, 2025 'Regularly check flight status', flydubai says
4:25 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Parks closed in Ajman
4:22 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Some employees head home, traffic snarls
4:04 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Rains get heavier in Sharjah
3:49 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Hatta Winter Festival closed
3:46 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Global Village shuts down today
3:41 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Emirates issues advisory
3:38 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Warning against sea activities
3:33 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Rainbow breaks through grey skies
3:32 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Rescue vehicles deployed across Dubai
3:25 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Leaky ceiling, flooded floors in malls
3:18 PM, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Perfect weather for tea!
2:57 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Safety measures at metro stations
2:53 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Refuge from rain
2:47 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Recovery trucks on the move
2:43 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Dubai announces remote work
2:38 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Cars brave flooded road
2:35 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Traffic signals malfunction
2:29 PM, Dec 18, 2025 The clean-up begins!
2:26 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Learning from past experience
2:23 PM, Dec 18, 2025 2:17 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Outdoor mass for Simbang Gabi to continue
2:15 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Tailbacks in Dubai
2:06 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Residents enjoy the rain
1:58 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Quiet after the storm in Al Quoz
1:55 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Deliveries on pause across emirates
1:45 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Downpour in Al Quoz
1:35 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Funnel clouds form in RAK
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— ٠رÙز اÙعاصÙØ© (@Storm_centre) December 18, 2025
18/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/1Y4QoM14tL1:24 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Fines to look out for during rains
1:06 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Motorists wary of car breakdowns
1:03 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Safety tips indoors
12:58 PM, Dec 18, 2025 DXB issues advisory
12:46 PM, Dec 18, 2025 In photos: Rain hits Sharjah
12:35 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Protecting animals amid bad weather
12:33 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Work-from-home for some employees
12:26 PM, Dec 18, 2025 IndiGo issues travel advisory
12:17 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Desert Police Park temporarily closed
12:14 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Rains begin in Dubai!
12:10 PM, Dec 18, 2025 Emergency numbers during unstable weather
12:00 PM, Dec 18, 2025 When will rains hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi?
11:55 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Can pay be cut due to absence during rain?
11:41 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Waterlogged roads in Ras Al Khaimah
11:35 AM, Dec 18, 2025 MOI issues advisory about stepping outdoors
11:28 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Delivery companies monitoring situation
11:21 AM, Dec 18, 2025 11:12 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Normal flight operations as of now
11:12 AM, Dec 18, 2025 RAK residents get phone alerts
11:11 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Overnight rains cause property damage
11:06 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Cars damaged in Ras Al Khaimah
11:02 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Uprooted trees amid showers
10:56 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Will it rain?
10:39 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Act of compassion
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— ٠رÙز اÙعاصÙØ© (@Storm_centre) December 18, 2025
18/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/qslZ7aCPik10:24 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Alert for private sector companies
10:21 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Unstable weather across region
10:15 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Temperature forecast today
10:10 AM, Dec 18, 2025 10:00 AM, Dec 18, 2025 No distracted driving
9:45 AM, Dec 18, 2025 9:35 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Waves to reach 6ft
9:25 AM, Dec 18, 2025 9:15 AM, Dec 18, 2025 RAK authority cancels event
9:07 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Sharjah Police issue warning
9:00 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Rain batters shops in RAK
8:45 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Heavy rains in Ras Al Khaimah
8:40 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Delivery riders to limit movement
8:31 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Lowest temperature recorded
8:16 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Dubai Police issue warning
8:10 AM, Dec 18, 2025 Unstable weather intensifies
