By Staff Reporter
“Thunder rumbling non-stop and lightning streaking through the skies here in DIFC,” says Dubai resident Gagan Deep Kaur as UAE wakes up to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lighting.
Unstable weather conditions will continue to impact the UAE from Monday through Wednesday due to an extension of a “low surface pressure” and two waves of unstable weather to move across the country on Tuesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced.
As the inclement weather peaked on Tuesday, April 16 9 — Khaleej Times bring residents the latest updates from across the UAE.
Latest update
9.7am: Dubai Parks and Resorts closure
Due to adverse weather conditions and in order to assure the safety of parkgoers, the Dubai Parks and Resorts announced the closure of the amusement park for the day, April 16.
9.01am: Pouring in Al Furjan
A resident in Al Furjan, Dubai, reported heavy rains and thunderstorms, resulting in decreased visibility. She also witnessed a considerable absence of vehicles on the streets.
Photo: Waad Barakat
8:59 am: Remote class begins
Students started accessing their Teams classrooms on Tuesday as the UAE announced remote education across the country. At the beginning of the day, they mark their attendance as usual.
Meanwhile, primary class students are participating in asynchronous sessions and are requested to submit their tasks through the designated school app.
8.50 am: As dark as night
Residents in Al Faya/Seih Shuaib said the early-morning clear sky quickly transitioned as dark as night as the relentless pounding of rain accompanied by continuous thunder and lightning
8.40 am: Reduced visibility
Residents in Al Nahda, Sharjah and Abu Hail, Dubai, reported a decrease in visibility in some areas, as the heavy downpour persisted, engulfing the region.
8.30am: Employees face heavy rains
Several residents braved the morning rains on their morning commute to reach the office even as the UAE announced holidays for public sector employees.
8am: Metro timing extended
For Dubai Metro commuters, the Road and Transport Authority has extended the operating hours April 16 until 3:00 AM (next day). This extension is to ease your trips during rainy conditions.
