October rain in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - in pictures

  • Parts of Dubai experienced heavy rain and thunder on Friday morning. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Parts of Dubai experienced heavy rain and thunder on Friday morning. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A street cleaner at work on Friday morning in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A street cleaner at work on Friday morning in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Motorists in Abu Dhabi were advised to maintain a safe distance and avoid pools of water. Victor Besa / The National
    Motorists in Abu Dhabi were advised to maintain a safe distance and avoid pools of water. Victor Besa / The National
  • Heavy clouds over central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Heavy clouds over central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Warning signs on the roads in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Warning signs on the roads in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Conditions in the Arabian Gulf are also set to be rough going into Friday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Conditions in the Arabian Gulf are also set to be rough going into Friday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Public sector workers in Dubai will work remotely on Friday, due to the wet weather. Pawan Singh / The National
    Public sector workers in Dubai will work remotely on Friday, due to the wet weather. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Police across the Emirates have advised drivers to slow down in the rain and keep a safe distance between vehicles. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Police across the Emirates have advised drivers to slow down in the rain and keep a safe distance between vehicles. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Al Fair Supermarket staff watch the strong downpour in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Al Fair Supermarket staff watch the strong downpour in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Morning rain greeted commuters in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning. Victor Besa / The National
    Morning rain greeted commuters in Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning. Victor Besa / The National
  • The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow alert for much of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, forecasting rain and low visibility until 8.30pm on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
    The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow alert for much of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, forecasting rain and low visibility until 8.30pm on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
  • A more severe orange alert is in place for the east, with members of the public told to expect 'hazardous weather events'. Victor Besa / The National
    A more severe orange alert is in place for the east, with members of the public told to expect 'hazardous weather events'. Victor Besa / The National
  • The NCM said that people should avoid areas hit by flooding and heavy rain. Victor Besa / The National
    The NCM said that people should avoid areas hit by flooding and heavy rain. Victor Besa / The National
  • Global forecaster Windy said heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Global forecaster Windy said heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Abu Dhabi Police also warned drivers to exercise caution due to reduced visibility. Victor Besa / The National
    Abu Dhabi Police also warned drivers to exercise caution due to reduced visibility. Victor Besa / The National
  • In its daily weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai would reach highs of 35ºC on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
    In its daily weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai would reach highs of 35ºC on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
  • Heavier downpours were expected later in the day. Victor Besa / The National
    Heavier downpours were expected later in the day. Victor Besa / The National
  • The weather bureau has warned that the wet weather across the Northern Emirates will continue until at least Friday. Victor Besa / The National
    The weather bureau has warned that the wet weather across the Northern Emirates will continue until at least Friday. Victor Besa / The National
  • The unstable weather comes after Tropical Cyclone Tej made landfall in Oman this week. Victor Besa / The National
    The unstable weather comes after Tropical Cyclone Tej made landfall in Oman this week. Victor Besa / The National
  • Poor visibility in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Poor visibility in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Humid conditions in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Humid conditions in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Low clouds and grey skies over the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Low clouds and grey skies over the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Rain is expected to continue to lash northern parts of the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Rain is expected to continue to lash northern parts of the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Motorists in Abu Dhabi were given advice about how to travel safely. Victor Besa / The National
    Motorists in Abu Dhabi were given advice about how to travel safely. Victor Besa / The National