A diversion in place on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road due to flooding has been lifted, authorities announced on Wednesday.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority had on Tuesday urged motorists approaching the Jebel Ali stretch of the key transport link to use alternative routes.
The authority said the road closure was implemented due to “water accumulation”, in a message on X at 6.22am on Tuesday.
“RTA’s teams are dealing with situation to restore smooth traffic flow,” the authority stated.
The RTA said traffic was "back to normal" in a further message posted shortly after 6am on Wednesday.
Traffic was flowing freely on Sheikh Zayed Road on Wednesday morning after unstable weather had caused major disruption on road networks in Dubai and the rest of the Emirates on Monday and Tuesday.
Drivers headed to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday were asked to use Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.
Motorists coming from Abu Dhabi were advised to travel on Seih Shuaib Street, towards Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road.
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts sunny days ahead in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, although the Northern Emirates have not seen the last of the wet weather.
The weather centre said temperatures would reach highs of 27°C in Dubai and 26°C in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday, with more rain expected on both days in Fujairah.
Temperatures will approach 30°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday, the NCM's online weather map predicts.
Aftermath of the heavy rains across the UAE - in pictures
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Floodwater in Mussaffah Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
A lorry navigates a flooded section of Al Qudra Road after heavy rain in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Vehicles brave flooded Al Qudra Road in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Gridlock ensues on flooded Al Qudra Road in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Caution was urged by police following the heavy rain in Dubai that caused flooding on several roads. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Floodwaters rise near a mosque in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Floodwater creeps between homes in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Stagnant floodwater in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Dubai Municipality has responded to floods caused by the heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Municipality -
Dubai Municipality workers join the clean-up effort following bouts of heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Municipality
