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  • Published: Fri Dec 19, 2025, 6:55 AM

127mm rainfall: How UAE tackled flooded roads, disrupted flights this weekend

By:Bahni BandyopadhyayNasreen AbdullaAngel TesoreroMeher Dhanjal
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Key Events

Summary

  • Unstable weather continued across the UAE on Friday with overnight rain and thunderstorms causing waterlogging, affecting commute
  • Several flights from Dubai were cancelled in the early hours; operations returned to normal in the afternoon
  • Suspended services: Intercity buses from Dubai to Ajman and Sharjah; Dubai-Sharjah ferry
  • Schools, workers were advised against outdoor activities
  • Global Village reopened on Friday after closing due to rain on Thursday
  • Worshippers were seen offering Friday prayers outdoors as the rain eased
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    Authorities work through the night

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    Watch RTA in action, bringing the city back

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    How Sharjah handled the emergency

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    Clearer skies, shining skyline

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    Water accumulation in some areas

  • 6:24 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Cleanup continues

  • 6:00 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Dubai, before and after

  • 5:00 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Highest temperature today

  • 4:30 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Social media praise for Dubai authorities

  • 4:18 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Abu Dhabi reopens all parks

  • 4:18 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Wasit Wetland closed 

  • 4:00 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Dubai reopens all public parks, beaches

  • 3:47 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Jebel Jais to remain closed

  • 3:34 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Accident on Sheikh Khalifa Street towards Fujairah

  • 3:25 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Time-lapse of Sharjah skies

  • 3:06 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Roads closed in RAK

  • 2:54 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Fewer emergency calls

  • 2:35 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Al Sarouj Park events postponed

  • 2:16 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Abu Dhabi intensifies traffic patrols

  • 2:09 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Flights back to normal

  • 1:49 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Global Village open today

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    Taxi fares double, triple amid rainy weather

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    Ferry services suspended

  • 12:59 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Piercing through clouds

  • 12:41 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Peaceful prayers

  • 12:35 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Dubai: Parking fees not suspended

  • 12:34 PM, Dec 19, 2025

    Dubai main roads clear

  • 11:59 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Simbang Gabi to resume today

  • 11:52 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Red in the rain

  • 11:45 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Handling emergencies in Sharjah

  • 11:39 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Sharjah skies begin to clear

  • 11:36 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Workers help keep life moving

  • 11:32 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Dubai Municipality Team on high alert

  • 11:28 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Round-the-clock operations

  • 10:58 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Vehicles damaged

  • 10:49 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Emirates Petroleum station closed, driver tests postponed

  • 10:40 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Burj Khalifa in the rain

  • 10:27 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Workers at outdoor sites cautioned

  • 10:15 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Driving through water

  • 10:12 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Watch: Landslide in RAK

  • 10:06 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Wading to work

  • 9:49 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Flydubai operations affected

  • 9:43 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Taxi drivers take a break

  • 9:38 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Flights delayed, cancelled

  • 9:34 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Roads blocked

  • 9:30 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Residents stuck in traffic

  • 9:27 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Customer Happiness Centers closed

  • 9:25 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Cars stranded

  • 9:17 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Connections down

  • 9:13 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Driving test centres closed in Ras Al Khaimah

  • 9:06 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Waterlogged streets across emirates

  • 8:47 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    A glimpse of the sun

  • 8:25 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Life Camps – Winter Edition programmes suspended

  • 8:24 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Temperatures dip

  • 7:59 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Bus services suspended

  • 7:44 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Schools asked to take precautions

  • 7:37 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Dubai Police advisory

  • 7:24 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Waterlogged streets in Dubai

  • 7:09 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Flight cancellations for Dec 19

  • 6:53 AM, Dec 19, 2025

    Unstable weather continues