Residents advised to stay away from wadis as rain lashes UAE

MOTORISTS URGED TO DRIVE CAREFULLY DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY, STRONG WINDS

- BY ABDULLA RASHEED Abu Dhabi Editor SURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI Social Media Reporter

Above: Early morning rain of varying intensities was recorded in mountainous regions, notably in Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, and in parts of Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, yesterday. Left: Police were on alert in the emirates to guide motorists as rain and wind hampered visibility.

(Ahmad Alotibi/Gulf News)

Heavy rain lashed parts of the UAE yesterday afternoon, particularly in the eastern regions. Light to moderate rain was reported in Al Ain, parts of Dubai and Sharjah early yesterday.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) activated both yellow and orange alerts for various parts of the country yesterday, indicating conditions that require caution and preparedness, and in some areas, a need for immediate action.