• Towers in Fujairah city surrounded by floodwaters. Photo: Mahesh Jangam / @MaheshMj80202 / Twitter
    Towers in Fujairah city surrounded by floodwaters. Photo: Mahesh Jangam / @MaheshMj80202 / Twitter
  • Vehicles partially submerged on the streets of the city. Photo: Mahesh Jangam / @MaheshMj80202 / Twitter
    Vehicles partially submerged on the streets of the city. Photo: Mahesh Jangam / @MaheshMj80202 / Twitter
  • A flooded area in Fujairah city. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
    A flooded area in Fujairah city. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
  • A dam in the emirate of Fujairah overflows. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
    A dam in the emirate of Fujairah overflows. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
  • Emergency teams relocate people in Fujairah, after their homes were flooded. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
    Emergency teams relocate people in Fujairah, after their homes were flooded. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
  • Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, inspects the areas affected by heavy rains. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
    Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, inspects the areas affected by heavy rains. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
  • During the inspection tour, Sheikh Mohammed stressed that efforts will continue and all resources will be allocated to deal with the situation. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
    During the inspection tour, Sheikh Mohammed stressed that efforts will continue and all resources will be allocated to deal with the situation. Photo: Fujairah Media Office
  • The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the continuation of Operation Loyal Hands in Fujairah, after heavy rain and flash flooding. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
    The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the continuation of Operation Loyal Hands in Fujairah, after heavy rain and flash flooding. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
  • Civilians were evacuated and given medical aid where required. Photo: MOD UAE
    Civilians were evacuated and given medical aid where required. Photo: MOD UAE
  • Search and rescue teams and equipment were sent to Fujairah. Photo: MOD UAE
    Search and rescue teams and equipment were sent to Fujairah. Photo: MOD UAE
  • Civil authorities were working to diminish the effects of the torrential rain. Photo: MOD UAE
    Civil authorities were working to diminish the effects of the torrential rain. Photo: MOD UAE
  • Flooding in Fujairah city, as more rain is expected. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city, as more rain is expected. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Flooding in Fujairah city: Damage in the Alfaseel neighbourhood. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city: Damage in the Alfaseel neighbourhood. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Flooding in Fujairah city: Damage in the Alfaseel neighbourhood. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city: Damage in the Alfaseel neighbourhood. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Damage and flooding near the carpet souk area. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Damage and flooding near the carpet souk area. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • An SUV negotiates a flooded Fujairah city road after heavy rain hit parts of the Northern Emirates. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An SUV negotiates a flooded Fujairah city road after heavy rain hit parts of the Northern Emirates. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Roads and residential areas in Fujairah were flooded, displacing many from their homes. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Roads and residential areas in Fujairah were flooded, displacing many from their homes. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Sitting on the fence, residents are all smiles despite pools of standing water forming on roads in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Sitting on the fence, residents are all smiles despite pools of standing water forming on roads in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Civil defence workers help to recover cars in water-logged Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Civil defence workers help to recover cars in water-logged Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The weather bureau has forecast more rain in the next few days. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The weather bureau has forecast more rain in the next few days. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Vehicles submerged in water-logged roads in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Vehicles submerged in water-logged roads in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Car swept away in flash floods lies beside a road in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Car swept away in flash floods lies beside a road in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Waterlogged low lying areas and subways in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Waterlogged low lying areas and subways in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • An overturned car in Fujairah city beside a flooded road. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An overturned car in Fujairah city beside a flooded road. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • More rain is forecast for the UAE's east coast. Antonie Robertson/The National
    More rain is forecast for the UAE's east coast. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Downpours have led to flooding across Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Downpours have led to flooding across Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Ministry of Defence images show servicemen helping residents in floodwaters in the Northern Emirates. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
    Ministry of Defence images show servicemen helping residents in floodwaters in the Northern Emirates. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
  • Flooding in Fujairah city with more rains expected. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Flooding in Fujairah city with more rains expected. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Rescue personnel help residents affected by the flooding in the Northern Emirates. Photo: UAE Ministry Of Defence
    Rescue personnel help residents affected by the flooding in the Northern Emirates. Photo: UAE Ministry Of Defence
  • Servicemen move residents to dry ground. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
    Servicemen move residents to dry ground. Photo: UAE Ministry of Defence
  • Ministry of Defence images show servicemen helping residents in floodwaters in the Northern Emirates. Photo: UAE MOD
    Ministry of Defence images show servicemen helping residents in floodwaters in the Northern Emirates. Photo: UAE MOD
  • Cars navigate flooded roads in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
    Cars navigate flooded roads in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
  • A car swept away in the floods on the outskirts of Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
    A car swept away in the floods on the outskirts of Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
  • Cars that were washed away by flooding on the outskirts of Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
    Cars that were washed away by flooding on the outskirts of Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
  • The aftermath of flooding in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
    The aftermath of flooding in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
  • Water on the roads in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
    Water on the roads in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
  • A man takes a photo of the floods in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
    A man takes a photo of the floods in Fujairah. Issa Alkindy/The National
  • Families stop at the side of a mountain in Khor Fakkan to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Families stop at the side of a mountain in Khor Fakkan to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Families stop to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Families stop to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Children play in the water flowing down the side of the road. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Children play in the water flowing down the side of the road. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • There was some rockfall in areas along the road. Ruel Pableo for The National
    There was some rockfall in areas along the road. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Families stop at the side of the mountain to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Families stop at the side of the mountain to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • A man clears rocks from the road. Ruel Pableo for The National
    A man clears rocks from the road. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Families stop to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Families stop to play in the water. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Cars navigate a flooded road in Khor Fakkan, amid heavy rains in the city. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Cars navigate a flooded road in Khor Fakkan, amid heavy rains in the city. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Waterlogged roads in the city after torrential rain fell overnight. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Waterlogged roads in the city after torrential rain fell overnight. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Khor Fakkan has experienced two days of intense rainfall. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Khor Fakkan has experienced two days of intense rainfall. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Authorities are urging people to take care in hazardous conditions. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Authorities are urging people to take care in hazardous conditions. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • More wet weather is expected this week, particularly in the Northern Emirates. Ruel Pableo for The National
    More wet weather is expected this week, particularly in the Northern Emirates. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • A cyclist struggles to make progress on a flooded road. Ruel Pableo for The National
    A cyclist struggles to make progress on a flooded road. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Rain was expected in the UAE on July 27. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Rain was expected in the UAE on July 27. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Bouts of heavy rain made for slippery road conditions for motorists in Sharjah. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Bouts of heavy rain made for slippery road conditions for motorists in Sharjah. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Khor Fakkan has borne the brunt of much of the stormy weather. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Khor Fakkan has borne the brunt of much of the stormy weather. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • A waterlogged road in the mountains. Ruel Pableo for The National
    A waterlogged road in the mountains. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • People seek shelter during a downpour. Ruel Pableo for The National
    People seek shelter during a downpour. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • The mountainous area has been lashed by rain. Ruel Pableo for The National
    The mountainous area has been lashed by rain. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • A flooded road in Khor Fakkan. Ruel Pableo for The National
    A flooded road in Khor Fakkan. Ruel Pableo for The National

Flash floods in Sharjah on wet Wednesday across UAE


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Latest: More rain forecast for UAE as northern emirates workers stay home

Sharjah was hit by flash floods for a second day with drivers in the emirate battling challenging road conditions.

Large pools of standing water formed on roads in Khor Fakkan on Wednesday after similar scenes the previous day.

The East Coast enclave has been lashed by torrential rain during unsettled weather affecting much of the country.

Dramatic footage showed storms light up the early morning sky in the area.

Kalba, also in Sharjah, and Fujairah, were also hit by heavy rain on Wednesday.

The National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert shortly after 5am on Wednesday urging people in eastern areas of the country to take care during hazardous conditions.

People were advised to stay away from areas of flash floods and where pools of rain had accumulated.

The weather centre reported heavy rain in Sharjah, Fujairah and Al Ain between 2am and 4am.

It said there was further rainfall in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah shortly after 6am.

Videos from Storm Centre UAE showed roads badly flooded after torrential rain.

A cyclist navigates a flooded road in Khor Fakkan. Ruel Pableo for The National
A cyclist navigates a flooded road in Khor Fakkan. Ruel Pableo for The National

Residents caught up in wet weather

Emirati fisherman Ahmad Darweesh, from Kalba, said older roads in the area were worst hit by the weather.

“Several roads and mainly old ones have been flooded but the municipality is on site and I saw them dealing with the issue suing pumps to reduce the amount of water,” he said.

“One of the roads I passed by near the Clock Tower was flooded from pavement to pavements.

“The rain is very heavy. It started yesterday and would stop for only five or ten minutes then resume.”

Khalid Saleem, who lives in Khor Fakkan, said water flooded the street and the pavement before it made its way inside the fitness centre he works at.

"Some machines were also flooded by water not just the floor."

He said most shops on the same street are facing the same problem which regularly happens during spells of heavy rain.

It was a similarly soggy story in Fujairah.

Khalid Salim from the Merbah area of the emirate, said some poorly-maintained roads quickly flooded.

“They are full of cracks and holes that are now flooded by rain water,” he said.

“It was very heavy around dawn but is now moderate, it didn’t stop though.”

Fatima Al Shujaa, head of media department at Dibba Fujairah Municipality, said no flooding of homes had been reported but the authority remained on alert.

Police in Fujairah called on drivers to stay away from flooded areas and to keep a safe distance from other vehicles during the rainy weather.

Unstable weather in the UAE and Oman is expected to continue for the next few days, with haze and rain expected in some areas.

Forecasters at the NCM said it will be cloudy over scattered areas of the Emirates on Wednesday.

The centre said wet weather was in prospect because of the formation of convective clouds until 9pm on Wednesday.

The temperature is likely to fall slightly too, with lows of 29°C in Dubai and 30°C in Abu Dhabi, but the weather is expected to clear up by Saturday.

Thursday looks to be similar, with fresh winds and possible rain likely to continue. However, the NCM predicted a slight increase in temperature, with lows of 30°C in Dubai and 31°C in Abu Dhabi.

On Tuesday, the weather forecaster issued an alert over dusty conditions as rain fell across the country.

On its Twitter page, footage was shared showing challenging driving conditions during downpours in Dubai and Sharjah, and police authorities issued warnings urging people to drive carefully and stay away from wadis.

Wet in Oman

There was a wet start to the day in Oman on Wednesday, with heavy rain forecast from early morning, with sunnier intervals by lunchtime.

Dry weather is then set to continue for the rest of the week, with the temperature expected to rise to 32°C by the end of the week.

The specs
Engine: Long-range single or dual motor with 200kW or 400kW battery
Power: 268bhp / 536bhp
Torque: 343Nm / 686Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Max touring range: 620km / 590km
Price: From Dh250,000 (estimated)
On sale: Later this year
SPECS
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Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

MATCH INFO

Barcelona 5 (Lenglet 2', Vidal 29', Messi 34', 75', Suarez 77')

Valladolid 1 (Kiko 15')

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
How to help

Send “thenational” to the following numbers or call the hotline on: 0502955999
2289 – Dh10
2252 – Dh 50
6025 – Dh20
6027 – Dh 100
6026 – Dh 200

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

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BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

About Proto21

Date started: May 2018
Founder: Pir Arkam
Based: Dubai
Sector: Additive manufacturing (aka, 3D printing)
Staff: 18
Funding: Invested, supported and partnered by Joseph Group

Company profile

Company: Rent Your Wardrobe 

Date started: May 2021 

Founder: Mamta Arora 

Based: Dubai 

Sector: Clothes rental subscription 

Stage: Bootstrapped, self-funded 

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MATCH INFO

Chelsea 3 (Abraham 11', 17', 74')

Luton Town 1 (Clark 30')

Man of the match Abraham (Chelsea)

'Panga'

Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

Starring Kangana Ranaut, Richa Chadha, Jassie Gill, Yagya Bhasin, Neena Gupta

Rating: 3.5/5

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

How to help

Send “thenational” to the following numbers or call the hotline on: 0502955999
2289 – Dh10
2252 – Dh 50
6025 – Dh20
6027 – Dh 100
6026 – Dh 200

La Mer lowdown

La Mer beach is open from 10am until midnight, daily, and is located in Jumeirah 1, well after Kite Beach. Some restaurants, like Cupagahwa, are open from 8am for breakfast; most others start at noon. At the time of writing, we noticed that signs for Vicolo, an Italian eatery, and Kaftan, a Turkish restaurant, indicated that these two restaurants will be open soon, most likely this month. Parking is available, as well as a Dh100 all-day valet option or a Dh50 valet service if you’re just stopping by for a few hours.
 

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
​​​​​​​Fuel consumption, combined: 10.5L / 100km

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Updated: July 28, 2022, 4:10 AM