According to the NCMS, on Thursday residents can expect partly cloudy weather in general, with light to moderate winds that may cause rising dust in some exposed areas.
According to the NCMS, on Thursday residents can expect partly cloudy weather in general, with light to moderate winds that may cause rising dust in some exposed areas.
Residents and motorists have been warned to be attentive and cautious as weather conditions may cause a drop in visibility and roads may become slippery.
In the eastern region in Sakamkam Valley in Fujairah, a total of 15,000 cubic metres (3.3 million gallons) water was collected.
Ras Al Khaimah's biggest hail in years leaves the valleys flooded.
A police official said most of the accidents happened between 6am and 2pm.
About 60 pumps and 50 tankers were being used for clearing waterlogged areas, says official.
Mercury dips as heavy rains lash country.
Residents of the UAE woke up to cloudy skies and puddled streets on January 3. Video by M.Sajjad/ Khaleej Times
Residents of the UAE woke up to cloudy skies and puddled streets on January 3. Here's a glimpse of the situation in Sharjah, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain
The unexpected rain brightened up many faces with people taking to the streets to enjoy the breezy weather.