Safety alerts were issued as large parts of the UAE were hit by heavy rain, thunder and lightning overnight and into Monday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National
Thunder rumbled and lightning streaked across the skies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the early hours amid persistent heavy rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
Authorities sent an alert to mobile phones shortly after 6am to warn of "weather fluctuations" in parts of the UAE. Antonie Robertson/The National
Police reduced speed limits to 80kph temporarily on key routes. Antonie Robertson/The National
The rain comes down in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
The National Centre of Meteorology has weather warnings in place for much of the country until noon on Tuesday. Antonie Robertson / The National
It issued its most severe red alert – urging people to be extremely vigilant over hazardous weather – for some areas of Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National
Heavy rain began falling early in the morning in The Greens, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Building obscured by rain and clouds in The Greens. Antonie Robertson/The National
Cars cautiously manoeuvre through flooded roads in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
A man stands in the rain, smiling under an umbrella, in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
A man pedals through the rain on his bicycle, in Barsha Heights. Antonie Robertson/The National
People gather at the Dubai Internet City metro station, seeking refuge from the rain. Antonie Robertson/The National
Pedestrians walk with umbrellas unfurled, navigating the rain-soaked streets in Barsha Heights. Antonie Robertson/The National
Vehicles navigate flooded roads cautiously in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Flooded roads near Ibn Battuta Mall created a watery obstacle course, challenging drivers and pedestrians alike. James O'Hara/ The National
Flooding is seen at the Garden cross roads intersection next to Ibn Battuta mall. James O'Hara / The National
Flooding in Al Yasmeen villa community, Ajman. Salam Al Amir/ The National
