Watch: Rain triggers waterfalls in UAE mountains as downpour hits some parts of country

Rain, thunder and flashes of lightning lit up the UAE skies on Sunday (December 14), offering residents a rare break from the country’s usual bright, sun-filled days.

These rainy conditions had been forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), which earlier warned residents of unstable weather conditions.

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The weather department, alongside Abu Dhabi Police and Dubai Police, has since issued an advisory, urging the public to follow safety guidelines as the weather system continues to affect the country.

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In a video shared by Storm Centre, waterfalls are seen flowing through the mountain of jebel Jais as rain pours down in Ras Al Khaimah.

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Another video showed by Storm Centre showed wadis in Ras Al Khaimah overflowing due to the heavy rains.

In another video shared by Storm Centre, rainwater can be seen gently pooling on the roads of Jabal Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, splashing up as vehicles pass through. Despite it being early morning, the sky remains dark under the winter cloud cover, with raindrops illuminated by car headlights.

There is no honking, no rush — just the soft, rhythmic pitter-patter of raindrops filling the silence. In the clip, a lone pedestrian is seen crossing the street, shielding his head and upper body with a cloth as he walks in the rain-soaked road.

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Disrupted traffic flow

A video shared by a Khaleej Times reader shows traffic moving slowly on UAE roads due to water clogging, with rainwater pooling deeply enough to disrupt the flow of vehicles.

Lightning dazzles UAE skies

Another video shared by Storm Centre captured dramatic lightning flashing along the coasts of Ras Al Khaimah, briefly lighting up the dark sea as thunderstorms rolled through the area.

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Meanwhile, parts of Dubai woke up to overcast conditions, with thick clouds hanging low in varying shades of grey — a striking contrast to the blue skies the UAE is known for.

Khaleej Times earlier reported that Dubai and several parts of the UAE are bracing for a prolonged spell of unstable weather, with residents likely to experience scattered showers, heavy downpours, thunder, hail and a noticeable drop in temperatures.

Cloud cover has been spreading across the country since Friday, ushering in a multi-day weather system set to peak between December 16 and 19. Dr Ahmed Habib, meteorologist at the National Centre of Meteorology, said the shift is being driven by multiple weather systems converging over the region.

Elizabeth Gonzales

elizabeth@khaleejtimes.com

Elizabeth Gonzales is a Digital Journalist who loves writing about the expat life — and ways to make the most of it. When she's not looking for new hacks to share with readers, you may find her giving them a real laugh at one of her stand-up comic events.