The UAE saw heavy downpours early on Friday, causing water logging and road closures. Teams were immediately deployed to drain streets and ensure smooth traffic flow.
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Municipal workers work tirelessly to relieve flooding after the heavy rains witnessed today morning in Dubai. RTA urged road users to avoid taking Sheikh Zayed Road because of expected delays due to water logging.
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Friday morning saw heavy rains lash UAE leading to traffic congestions and flooding on smaller streets.
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RTA in Dubai deployed teams to restore normal traffic movement by draining water from the streets in cooperation with other government entities and its partners
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Teams from Dubai police are working to manage traffic and ensure smooth flows amidst the current weather conditions.
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Municipality workers opens the blocked drainage due to water logging during in Dubai.
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Authorities issued alerts, calling for caution and flexible work arrangements as municipality workers fanned out to different areas with tanker trucks to restore road traffic.
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Weather conditions are expected to improve by Saturday in the UAE
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Authorities advised cautious driving and flexible work arrangements during the rainy spell.
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Water logging in some parts of Sharjah due to heavy rains.
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View of a waterlogged area in Oud Mehta on Friday
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A vehicle passing through a partially waterlogged road in Sharjah on Friday
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If you're heading out today, make sure to carry an umbrella as NCM has predicted that rains may continue throughout the day today.