Photos: Residents in UAE get drenched in heavy rains, authorities issue advisory
Heavy rainfall, thunder, and lightning hit many parts of UAE on Friday
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Authorities issued a safety warning early Friday in response to heavy rain, thunder, and lightning across parts of the UAE.
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Families out in the desert of Mleiha near Khatam road enjoy after heavy rains early morning.
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The UAE's National Center of Meteorology has issued a yellow and orange weather alert, indicating that more rain and cloudy conditions are anticipated across the country throughout the day.
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Desert of Mleiha near Khatam road at sundown.
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In view of the adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation on Thursday advised private companies to apply flexible working for Friday, November 17.
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An SUV brave a flooded area Mleiha desert.
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Authorities in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain have also asked schools to move to remote learning on Friday, November 17, due to weather conditions.
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A traffic warning seen displayed as vehicles pass through a section of a road in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
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The NCM is also conducting regular cloud seeding missions to maximise rainfall in the country, as the clouds are convective.
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Heavy rainfall in Sharjah during an early hours of Friday morning.
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Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has cautioned motorists of expected delays on major roads in Dubai.
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Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) urged caution on the roads as parts of the UAE were hit by heavy rain on Thursday.
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“Use alternative routes and follow directional signs to reach your destination smoothly,” RTA advised motorists.
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Over the past two days, temperatures in the UAE have dropped notably.
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Dubai Police have issued a safety alert for residents.
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Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) urged caution on the roads as parts of the UAE were hit by heavy rain on Thursday.
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Heavy rainfall in Sharjah during an early hours of Friday morning.
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Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) urged caution on the roads as parts of the UAE were hit by heavy rain on Thursday.
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