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In pictures: Rain, thundershowers across the UAE

Light to heavy rains and thundershowers were reported across the UAE on Saturday, March 9

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Compiled by Jaya Chandran, Online Editor
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A view of Dubai Frame on Saturday, March 9 as light to heavy rains lashed Dubai.
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A scene from Al Qasimia area in Sharjah, after heavy rains on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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A scene from Deira, Dubai, after heavy rains flooded streets on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Residents caught in the rain in Al Majaz in Sharjah on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Vehicles seen in Al Furjan area, Dubai, after heavy rains hit UAE on Saturday, March 9.
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Motorists negotiating a waterlogged street in Qasimia area of Sharjah after heavy rains on Saturday.
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A waterlogged street in Marina, Dubai on Saturday, March 9, 2024
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A flooded street in Al Nud area of Sharjah on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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A view of the overcast sky from Karama, Dubai, between rain showers on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Residents caught in the rain at Al Majaz in Sharjah on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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A waterlogged street from Dubai Marina area after rain showers on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Residents caught in the rain at Al Majaz in Sharjah on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Motorists driving along a flooded street in Deira after heavy rains on Satruday, March 9, 2024.
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Residents walking in the rain in Al Majaz area of Sharjah on Saturday, March 9,2024.
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A motorist caught in the rain at Khalidiya street in Sharjah on Saturda
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Many areas of Dubai reported scattered rainfall before 7.30am on Saturday, March 9, 2024
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A resident of Sharjah is seen braving the rain without an umbrella on Satudary, March 9, 2024.
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