Dubai: As rain and thunderstorms hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, social media users welcomed the fresh downpour on Tuesday.
Some Abu Dhabi residents reported being awakened by loud thunder in the early hours of Tuesday, while rain of different intensities poured out in scattered areas around the country.
Some motorists also reported some water-logged roads.
Thunder so loud, almost sounds like an explosion. 😰 #abudhabirain #goodmorning— Reham ღ (@StOrMyoo) March 22, 2016
Waking up to the sound of the wind outside. #abudhabirain #abudhabistorm— Nicola dela Cruz (@nicnicliit) March 22, 2016
An update from the UAE's National Centre of Meteorology and Semiology (NCMS) reported moderate rain in Dubai from about 1.15am.
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🌸☔⚡☁☕🌼🌹 pic.twitter.com/kjFNuCexm9— umsaif (@Umsaif1993_) March 22, 2016
What a sight when u make up for fajr and u see rain after sunrise #Dubai #DubaiRainpic.twitter.com/sfc7pETYvn — Hassaan Bin Azam (@hassaanbinazam) March 22, 2016
Dubai rains just keep getting better and better.. Love it!! #DubaiRain #MyDubai— Joel Dsouza (@85Dsouz) March 22, 2016
Heavy thundery rain was reported over the city of Abu Dhabi, while Dubai saw moderate rainn.
أمطار رعدية غزيرة على مناطق متفرقة من مدينة ابوظبي.
Heavy thundery rain over scattered areas of Abu Dhabi city— UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) March 22, 2016
Rain was still pouring in certain parts of Dubai at 5.45am on Tuesday, while some roads in became water-logged on Tuesday, but many parents still allowed their children to go to school.
Earlier report: Chances of rain in UAE over next 72 hours
Rain of different intensities / thundery at times associated with fresh to strong winds over scattered areas of the country. — UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) March 22, 2016
In Abu Dhabi, heavy rains were reported over Baynunah and Al Marfa, while moderate showers were seen over Tareef and Ghayati.
Heavy rain over Baynunah and Al Marfa, and moderate over Tareef and Ghayathi. — UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) March 21, 2016
NCMS warned late on Monday against towering/rainy clouds associated with fresh to strong winds at times causing blowing dust and poor visibility.
