UAE roads transform into rivers amid heavy rains drenching emirates

• Heavy rains continue during the day, causing flooding in parts of the country.
• Police have issued alerts to motorists to be cautious and adhere to rules.
• The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued orange and yellow alerts for clouds and heavy rains until Wednesday.

Following a night of thunderstorms and rain, heavy rains continue during the day, leading to flooding in parts of the country. Police have issued alerts, warning motorists to be cautious on the roads and to adhere to the rules to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.

Meanwhile, circulating online are videos depicting the extent of the rains, with cars having to navigate their way through river-like roads. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued orange and yellow alerts all over the country and in the neighboring seas as well, warning residents about clouds and heavy rains until Wednesday.

The above video, posted by ‘storm chasers’ Storm Centre, depicts what appears to be a manhole spewing out muddy water, creating a sort of fountain in the middle of the road, as waters gush around it amidst the heavy downpour.

Heavy rains hitting the UAE always have the most significant impact on mountainous regions. The water causes valleys to turn into rivers as run-off rainwater flows to lower grounds. The below video captures scenes near Hatta, in the eastern mountainous region of the country.

This morning, hailstones blanketed the backyards of Al Ain residents. In Dubai, residents witnessed streaks of lightning flooding the night sky close to midnight, accompanied by thunder and light rain.

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