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    In photos: UAE residents woke up to heavy rains, thunder in Dubai, Sharjah

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    In photos: UAE residents woke up to heavy rains, thunder in Dubai, Sharjah

    Residents went about their day using umbrellas, coats against the drizzle


    Published:  January 25, 2023 14:20 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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    20232501 residents in uae
    Residents in the UAE woke up to another cold and rainy day on Wednesday. Overcast skies are expected in many parts of the UAE, with a chance of light rainfall, according to the weather forecast for today, issued by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Residents caught in the rain at Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai on Wednesday. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Rains in Dubai
    Residents were seen protecting themselves using umbrellas and coats as they went about their day on Wednesday Image Credit: Clint Egbert /Gulf News
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     Motorists caught in early morning rain at Khalidiya street in Sharjah on Wednesday.
    Showers along with lightning and thunder were also reported from Sharjah. 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: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    RAINBOW
    Rainbow seen over Dubai after heavy rain Image Credit: Anoop Paudval/Gulf News
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    RAIN SCHOOL
    Unstable weather with moderate to heavy rains in several parts of the UAE have prompted the authorities to issues traffic advisories, and schools to close early, even as some of them announced the suspension of physical classes over the next few days. Image Credit: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News
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    Rainbow over Dubai after heavy rains on Wednesday afternoon. Image Credit: Farida Huzefa Rasheed/Gulf News reader
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    Rain in Dubai
    A pedestrian crosses a road in Sharjah with puddles of rain water. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Rain in Dubai
    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: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Rain in Dubai
    The light rain is characteristic for the season and is a welcome change in comparison to the warmer months of the year. Image Credit: Clint Egbert /Gulf News
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    People in Sharjah during the unstable conditions with overcast sky. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Rain in Dubai
    Residents protect themselves against the showers with umbrellas. The lowest temperature recorded today was 3.3°C. Image Credit: Clint Egbert /Gulf News
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    Rain in Dubai
    A resident walks in the rain in Dubai with her coat protecting her from the drizzle. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    RAIN SCHOOL
    Residents protect themselves against the showers with umbrellas, and hoodies. Image Credit: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News
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    People at Sharjah Beach during the unstable conditions with overcast sky.
    A beach in Sharjah. Windy weather conditions will cause the sea to be rough in the Arabian Gulf and Oman sea. It is advisable for residents to stay away from the sea. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    Those who are getting around on foot have to watch out for some big puddles. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Just sharing this image of rainbow here in Al Khabeisi area on top of Abubakar Al Siddique Metro Station
    Rainbow seen over Dubai after heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon. Image Credit: From GN reader Yan Borja -

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