In photos: UAE residents go about their day amid heavy rains in Dubai and Sharjah

Heavy rains were reported in Dubai and Sharjah on Saturday

Last updated: August 06, 2023 | 11:17

Photos by Virendra Saklani, Chief Visual Journalist and Ahmed Ramzan, Senior Visual Journalist

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Dubai and Sharjah residents had a rainy Saturday afternoon. Moderate to heavy rain along with strong winds were reported on Emirates Road, Dubai’s Al Marmoom area, Deira, Al Qudra, and Al Barari

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Showers were also reported in Sharjah and Al Ain’s Al Hiyar and Al Shiwayb region. [Pictured: Al Majaz in Sharjah]

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Abu Dhabi Police shared a warned for motorists due to the rainy conditions as well.

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The NCM issued yellow and orange alerts till 8pm, on Saturday, due to the cloud activity in Dubai and Al Ain.

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Aftermath of storm at Maysaloon in Sharjah. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Motorists across the UAE were alerted and warned by authorities to follow safe driving practices owing to rainy conditions.

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Motorists brave the rain at Khalidiya street in Sharjah. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Residents brave the rain at Al Majaz in Sharjah. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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