US equity futures and Asian shares declined while safe haven demand lifted US Treasuries
Overnight rains have caused flooding while early morning road accidents have brought traffic to a standstill on all major roads in Dubai and Sharjah.
A number of accidents have been reported on Shaikh Zayed Road heading towards Abu Dhabi due to over-speeding on slippery roads and not keeping a safe distance between cars, observed motorists stuck in traffic.
Major traffic snarls were also reported on Shaikh Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi and Al Ittihad Road towards Dubai.
Dubai Police, on its Twitter account, has advised motorists to report any dangerous water pools on the roads on the number 8008888. The police also asked motorists to stop in a safe place until the vision is clear for them to drive.
According to NCMS, unstable weathers, rains and thunderstorm are likely to continue until tomorrow.
US equity futures and Asian shares declined while safe haven demand lifted US Treasuries
Passengers reaching their final destination without their baggage should contact the airport airline representative or contact their airline call centre, DXB said
Spot gold was trading at $2,384.14 per ounce at 9.25 am UAE time, up 0.17 per cent
Passengers already in Dubai and in transit will continue to be processed for their flights, the airlines said
The airline also suspended flights to Iran amid reports of an Israeli strike
Expect fair to partly cloudy conditions today with chances of fog and mist formation in some areas
Iran fired air defense batteries after reports of explosions near a major airbase at the city of Isfahan
Other requests include residents seeking assistance with cleaning mud accumulation, restoring damaged furniture