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    In pictures: Heavy rain lashes UAE, residents rescued in rain-affected Fujairah

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    In pictures: Heavy rain lashes UAE, residents rescued in rain-affected Fujairah

    Rain of varying intensities hit many areas of the UAE on Wednesday


    Published:  July 27, 2022 21:50 Compiled by Nilanjana Javed, Senior Web Editor

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    The UAE Ministry of Defence has joined rescue operations in Fujairah after emirate witnessed heavy rain on Wednesday. Image Credit: WAM
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    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday instructed the Ministry of Interior to dispatch emergency teams from all emirates to support rescue operations in Fujairah and the eastern parts of the country that witnessed heavy rain on Wednesday. Image Credit: WAM
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    The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the NCEMA, is aiding the response to the emergency, in line with Sheikh Mohammed’s orders. Image Credit: WAM
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    The Ministry urged those in rain-affected regions not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary Police are working to ensure the smooth traffic flow in flood-affected areas. Image Credit: WAM
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    Dubai enjoys overcast skies and light rain on 27th July, 2022.
    Moderate to heavy rainfall was reported, on Wednesday afternoon, in Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dubai enjoys overcast skies and light rain on 27th July, 2022.
    As rain fell in Dubai, motorists had to contend with tougher road conditions. Officials called for caution while driving. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dubai enjoys overcast skies and light rain on 27th July, 2022.
    Rain clouds hover around Burj Khalifa, world's tallest tower. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Dubai enjoys overcast skies and light rain on 27th July, 2022.
    Slow down when driving on a rainy day - it's tougher than it looks. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Flooded roads in Sharjah after the heavy rain. 27th July 2022.
    Children enjoy the pleasant weather in Sharjah. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a yellow and orange weather alert indicating cloudy weather and chance of more rainfall in the eastern and nothern emirates. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Both residents of Dubai and Sharjah were pleasantly surprised in the afternoon by a gentle drizzle that turned into a cooling shower on Sunday. | Above: A pedestrian uses his umbrella to keep from getting wet in Sharjah.
    Both residents of Dubai and Sharjah were pleasantly surprised in the afternoon by a gentle drizzle that turned into a cooling shower on Wednesday. Above: A pedestrian uses his umbrella to keep from getting wet in Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    A flooded street near the National Paints roundabout in Sharjah.
    A flooded street in Sharjah. Residents have also been advised to avoid visiting wadis or valleys and flood-prone areas. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Dubai enjoys overcast skies and light rain on 27th July, 2022.
    With blue-grey skies and a healthy dollop of rain, Dubai really is at its most picturesque. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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    Flooded roads in Sharjah after the heavy rain. 27th July 2022.
    A pedestrian crosses a road in Dubai with puddles of rain water. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Flooded roads in Sharjah after the heavy rain. 27th July 2022.
    A good idea when on the road when it's pouring is to slow down - it's easier for accidents to occur when patches of road are wet and slippery. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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