Weather warnings issued as storm hits UAE

Thunder, lightning and heavy rain hit different parts of the UAE overnight on Sunday to Monday, as a storm brought severe weather to the country.

Events were cancelled and warnings issued as residents were advised to stay inside wherever possible.

Pictures showed lightning, low visbility, high winds and rain. 

Dubai Police tweeted on their official handle, urging caution when heading to the beach.

Meanwhile, the Sharjah police also sent across a notice of caution to the emirate's residents.

Dubai Police notified residents and travellers alike to be careful on the roads.

Lightning strikes at Dubai's Damac hills as the city is peppered with rain.

Dubai Police also urged caution in a tweet. 

Some fitness programmes across Dubai have been closed because of the 'potential storm'. The official Dubai Fitness Challenge Twitter account named the following affected spots: DIFC, DMCC Park, Palm Jumeirah and Kite Beach.

The Ministry of Interior and Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents and motorists to stay homes and take precautions while driving due to inclement weather conditions in different parts of the country.

Strong winds and rains dropped visibility level in different parts of the country on Sunday, which prompted authorities to caution people.
"Due to bad weather stay indoors and please don't go outside, the Abu Dhabi Police said through spreading test messages on people's mobile phones."

Parts of Abu Dhabi is witnessing strong rain along with winds. Relative humidity in Abu Dhabi is 80 per cent.

Abu Dhabi Police also urged motorists not to use the hazard lights while driving in poor visibility conditions and asked drivers not to turn on their hazard lights

Meanwhile, the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology has also issued warnings of bad weather on its website and asked sea-farers to avoid venturing deep into the sea as sea waves reached up to seven feet at times.

Parts of the capital are expected to get light rain. Parts of Dubai also witnessed strong winds and light drizzle. Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain continue to be overcast with relatively tolerable levels of humidity.

From :Gulfnews