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Dubai Municipality workers join the clean-up effort following bouts of heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Municipality
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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
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Floodwaters rise near a mosque in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Floodwater creeps between homes in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Stagnant floodwater in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai Municipality has responded to floods caused by the heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Municipality
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Dubai Municipality workers join the clean-up effort following bouts of heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Municipality
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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
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Floodwaters rise near a mosque in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Floodwater creeps between homes in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Stagnant floodwater in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai Municipality has responded to floods caused by the heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Municipality
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Dubai Municipality workers join the clean-up effort following bouts of heavy rain. Photo: Dubai Municipality
Nationwide clean-up operation under way after stormy weather clears
Some flooded roads were closed on Tuesday after the Emirates was lashed by rain on Monday
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13 February, 2024
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