UAE weather: More rain forecast after weekend deluge

Changeable conditions predicted for the week ahead

More rain is forecast for the Emirates this week following a weekend downpour that led to flooding and disruption on the roads.

The National Centre of Meteorology said there would be unsettled weather from Tuesday to Thursday.

There will be rain in Dubai and the Northern Emirates early on Wednesday but it will be dry later, the centre's weather chart forecast. Showers were also predicted for Oman, while Abu Dhabi should be dry, the chart showed.

Temperatures will be chilly in the mornings and evenings this week, with highs of about 25ºC in most areas.

At the weekend, there were yellow and amber alerts as downpours led to flooding in some areas.

On Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, floodwater covered parts of the 12-lane motorway, leading to tailbacks. Nationwide, police urged drivers to be cautious.

January and February are typically the wettest months in the Emirates.

But records were broken last summer when floods brought Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah to a standstill, leading to seven deaths and hundreds being rescued.

Rain in Dubai - in pictures

People get creative to avoid a bad hair day as rain falls in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Snarled-up traffic on Kuwait Street, in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

More rain is forecast this weekend, with cold weather expected to sweep across the country. Antonie Robertson / The National

A seller covers his table to protect goods from the rain. Antonie Robertson / The National

The heavy rains did not stop people from travelling by the Abra in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

In the streets of Dubai, people run for the nearest shelter as the rain pours down. Antonie Robertson / The National

Light showers hit the city on Saturday morning, but the rain became heavier in the afternoon. Antonie Robertson / The National

The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow alert for large parts of the UAE, advising people to be aware of wet weather. Antonie Robertson / The National

The weather forecaster urged motorists to take precautions and warned of reduced visibility as the rainfall became heavier. Antonie Robertson / The National

A shopkeeper in Dubai watches the rain. Antonie Robertson / The National

More rain is expected on Sunday, the National Centre of Meteorology said. Antonie Robertson / The National

Heavy rain on the E11 highway in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Skies were overcast even after the rain subsided. Victor Besa / The National

Authorities urged people planning to travel by road to be vigilant. Victor Besa / The National

The rain caused waterlogging on some roads. Victor Besa / The National