Watch: heavy rain in UAE creates waterfalls in Hatta


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Mountains and cliffs in Hatta were transformed into gushing waterfalls as heavy rains drenched the country this week.

Incredible images and videos captured in Hatta on Wednesday showed heavy streams of water in the mountains.

The rain subsided after mild showers on Wednesday morning, but it will remain cloudy most of the day. Temperatures will range from 18°C to the mid-20s.

Ras Al Khaimah received 4mm of rain in 24 hours. Photo: NCM
Ras Al Khaimah received 4mm of rain in 24 hours. Photo: NCM

According to the National Centre of Meteorology, it will be cloudy on Thursday and Friday, and there is a possibility of light rain on Saturday.

Ras Al Khaimah received 4mm of rain in one day, which created waterfalls and streams in the mountains. Valleys were also full of water.

NCM's weather warning remains in place. Winds of up to 40kph are expected and seas will remain rough with waves reaching a height of about 2m until Thursday, 6am.

Road users are advised to drive cautiously and avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding.

Police in Ras Al Khaimah closed the road leading to Jebel Jais due to unstable weather.

On Tuesday, authorities in several Gulf countries renewed weather warnings as the region continues to reel under heavy rains.

Oman has been hammered by heavy rain in the past few days and the country's meteorological department said rain is expected until Thursday morning.

The capital Muscat was hit the hardest, resulting in flooded homes and streets. Two people died due to extreme weather conditions.

Rain in UAE - in pictures

  • Buildings in Downtown Dubai loom from the gloom amid stormy skies and rain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Buildings in Downtown Dubai loom from the gloom amid stormy skies and rain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Low cloud and rain in Downtown Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Low cloud and rain in Downtown Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The rain comes down in Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The rain comes down in Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Cars drive through puddles in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Cars drive through puddles in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The heavy rain left standing water on some roads. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The heavy rain left standing water on some roads. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Dark skies over Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Dark skies over Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Rainy weather in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Rainy weather in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A man takes shelter under an umbrella during rain in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A man takes shelter under an umbrella during rain in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The rain comes down at the beach in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The rain comes down at the beach in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • More rainfall and cloudy weather is forecast for much of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    More rainfall and cloudy weather is forecast for much of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A road sign warning of the hazardous driving conditions. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A road sign warning of the hazardous driving conditions. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Umbrella weather in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Umbrella weather in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Drenched delivery drivers in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Drenched delivery drivers in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Wet windscreens in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Wet windscreens in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Wood sellers cover their stock to protect it from the rain in Al Qudra. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Wood sellers cover their stock to protect it from the rain in Al Qudra. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Residents take impromptu shelter from the rain in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Residents take impromptu shelter from the rain in Al Quoz, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Studio City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Studio City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Rain on the 611 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Rain on the 611 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The rain coming down in Studio City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The rain coming down in Studio City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People wait out a downpour in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    People wait out a downpour in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The rain slows traffic in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The rain slows traffic in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Pedestrians getting wet in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Pedestrians getting wet in Al Quoz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The wet streets of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The wet streets of Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Gloomy wet weather. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Gloomy wet weather. Antonie Robertson / The National
Updated: December 28, 2022, 12:53 PM