Abu Dhabi and Dubai hit by heavy rain and thunder - in pictures

  • Heavy rain falls in Dubai on Monday, and more is expected in the days ahead. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Heavy rain falls in Dubai on Monday, and more is expected in the days ahead. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The rain in Dubai caused some flooding. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The rain in Dubai caused some flooding. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • There was also some flooding in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    There was also some flooding in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Police in the capital temporarily reduced speed limits. Victor Besa / The National
    Police in the capital temporarily reduced speed limits. Victor Besa / The National
  • Heavy rain is forecast in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE until at least Friday. Victor Besa / The National
    Heavy rain is forecast in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE until at least Friday. Victor Besa / The National
  • Pedestrians get some shelter from the elements in the overpass at Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Victor Besa / The National
    Pedestrians get some shelter from the elements in the overpass at Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Victor Besa / The National
  • Motorists in Abu Dhabi and elsewhere have been asked to take extra care in the hazardous conditions. Victor Besa / The National
    Motorists in Abu Dhabi and elsewhere have been asked to take extra care in the hazardous conditions. Victor Besa / The National
  • Traffic in front of the Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Victor Besa / The National
    Traffic in front of the Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Victor Besa / The National