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  • Published: Mon Mar 23, 2026, 11:19 AM

UAE sees heavy rains, waterlogged roads on first day of unstable weather

By:Ajanta PaulLaraib Anwer
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Key Events

10:39 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Remote work for Ajman govt employees

4:52 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Remote work for Sharjah govt employees

4:16 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Parks closed in Al Ain

3:43 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Free public parking in Sharjah

2:37 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Workers' safety during unstable weather urged

2:17 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Emirates travel alert

1:39 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Waves of rain expected until March 27

1:03 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Five killed in Oman

12:05 PM,Mar 23, 2026

Rain slows traffic

11:55 AM,Mar 23, 2026

Delivery riders alerted

11:22 AM,Mar 23, 2026

The forecast

Summary

  • Residents woke up to heavy rains, lightning and thunder across parts of the UAE during morning hours of March 23.
  • Unstable weather forecast issued from Sunday to Friday.
  • Authorities reassured the public that loud sounds are linked to unstable weather in the UAE and normal activity during such conditions.
  • UAE airports urged passengers to allow additional time for travel this week due to inclement weather.
  • Delivery riders were alerted in Abu Dhabi and urged to suspend movement and delivery services during periods of unstable weather.
  • Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain closed all parks in emirates; Abu Dhabi shut all beaches and parks.
  • Sharjah announced free public parking on March 23.
  • Sharjah announced remote work for government employees until March 26.
  • Ajman announced remote work for government employees.
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  • 9:12 PM, Mar 23, 2026

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  • 8:24 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Abu Dhabi speed limits back to normal

  • 8:06 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Sharjah street reopens

  • 7:58 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Farmers given safety guidelines

  • 7:45 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    RAK suspends public transport service

  • 7:43 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Red alert in Riyadh

  • 7:09 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Burj Khalifa covered by clouds

  • 6:47 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Child dies in Oman

  • 6:36 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Sun makes an appearance

  • 6:15 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Dubai deploys personnel, vehicles

  • 5:45 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    3 dead in Oman wadi incident

  • 5:34 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Teams deployed on ground 

  • 5:15 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    RTA monitors road conditions

  • 5:09 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Shelters set up in Oman

  • 4:52 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Remote work for Sharjah govt employees

  • 4:39 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Wadi overflows in Al Ain

  • 4:16 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Parks closed in Al Ain

  • 4:12 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Waterpark closed in Dubai

  • 4:05 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Rain-related traffic violations

  • 3:56 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Road closure in Sharjah

  • 3:43 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Free public parking in Sharjah

  • 3:10 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    DXB issues travel alert

  • 2:57 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Advisory for air passengers

  • 2:51 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Flydubai travel advisory

  • 2:47 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Abu Dhabi closes beaches, parks

  • 2:37 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Workers' safety during unstable weather urged

  • 2:17 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Emirates travel alert

  • 2:16 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Fast-flowing water rushing down the mountains

  • 2:08 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Road closure in Umm Al Quwain

  • 1:58 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Guidelines to keep residents stay safe

  • 1:53 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Distance learning in Oman

  • 1:49 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Why is this weather happening?

  • 1:41 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Moving weather system

  • 1:39 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Waves of rain expected until March 27

    quote    These are not continuous rains in one location. Rain may stop for an hour or two in some areas, then resume as new cloud bands move in.

    Dr Ahmad Habib

  • 1:36 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Emergency numbers in UAE

  • 1:33 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Waterlogged streets after rain

  • 1:27 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Flooded wadis

  • 1:18 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Red, orange weather alerts in Saudi Arabia

  • 1:11 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Slow-moving traffic due to rain

  • 1:03 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Five killed in Oman

  • 12:53 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Rain-soaked Dubai

  • 12:48 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Ajman closes all parks

    quote    All parks in the city will be temporarily closed, and they will be reopened to the public once weather conditions have stabilised.

    Ajman Municipality

  • 12:39 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Medical fitness centres closed

  • 12:36 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Parks closed in Sharjah

  • 12:33 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Sharjah ready to tackle rain-related issues

  • 12:26 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Tips for stable electricity supply during rain

  • 12:18 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Safety measures during hail

  • 12:13 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Sounds heard are of thunder: Authorities clarify

  • 12:09 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Delivery platforms take precautions

  • 12:05 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Rain slows traffic

  • 12:00 PM, Mar 23, 2026

    Public safety alert

  • 11:55 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Delivery riders alerted

  • 11:50 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Civic workers in action amid rains

  • 11:43 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Travel advisory

  • 11:41 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Hearing thunder? UAE authorities clarifies sounds

  • 11:34 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Real-time glimpse of rains in UAE

  • 11:30 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Do not to enter flood-prone wadis

  • 11:22 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    The forecast

  • 11:20 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Avoid unnecessary travel

  • 11:19 AM, Mar 23, 2026

    Weather watch