UAE weather - in pictures
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A double rainbow appears after heavy rainfall in Dubai. Sarah Forster / The National -
People use a canvas sheet to shield themselves from the rain on Hamdan Street, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
The waterlogged yard of Mary Mother of Jesus Mosque, in the capital. Nick March / The National -
Flooding in Al Qattara area of Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National -
Flooding in Al Qattara, Al Ain. Rana Afifi/ The National -
Riding an electric scooter amid the downpours in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Braving the winds and rain. Victor Besa / The National -
The wet weather caught many pedestrians unprepared. Victor Besa / The National -
It was business as usual for some people, nevertheless. Victor Besa / The National -
Time to bring out the umbrellas. Victor Besa / The National -
A woman struggles against the force of the wind as it whips her umbrella sideways in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Traffic ploughs through the heavy rain and flood water on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
People have been reaching for their umbrellas as heavy rain falls on Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Flooding slows traffic in Al Quoz, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A dark and grey pall hangs over Dubai as torrential rain falls. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Sanitation workers clear drains that have been choked by heavy rain in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Motorists in Dubai battle the elements. Authorities advise that only necessary journeys be made. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Adverse weather causes long tailbacks of traffic, testing the patience of motorists. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Heavy rain fell across Dubai throughout Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Motorists had to endure treacherous conditions on Dubai's roads on Saturday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Heavy rain has made driving difficult in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Police in Dubai are keeping motorists up to date with road conditions. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Sharjah has not been spared the heavy rain. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan for The National -
Parks in Sharjah were closed due to severe weather, authorities said. Ahmed Ramzan for The National -
The downpour as seen from a tunnel in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National -
A motorist braves a waterlogged lane. Ahmed Ramzan for The National -
Parked motorcycles knocked down by powerful gusts in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National -
Sheltering from the rain in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan for The National -
Wet conditions have been forecast throughout the weekend across the emirates. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
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