Wadi flood warning

Al Ain: The UAE Meteorological Department has warned residents to stay away from the wadis during the weekends because of the strong surface winds and thunderstorms.

Stormy weather is expected to hit the UAE on Wednesday - with heavy rain and high winds expected to reach Dubai in the evening.

“We expect flash floods, particularly in Fujairah and parts of the northern emirates, due to the heavy rain on the mountains in Oman and the UAE,'' said a senior meteorologist.

He added that flash water can come into Wadis from the mountains located in Oman.

The Met office said winds that be as high as 75kmph could hit parts of the emirates.

These winds have been generating high waves in the sea, making it a dangerous for most vessels.

Fujairah has already been lashed by rain for the past 24 hours, causing flooding to major roads and high waves.