Lightning illuminates the sky over Dubai during a thunderstorm. (March 26, 2026)
VIDEO - Heavy rain, lightning and thunder across UAE
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The United Arab Emirates experienced a wave of severe weather overnight, with heavy rain and strong winds.
Major roads and areas were flooded, particularly in the Emirates of Ajman and Sharjah.
Local reports indicated that the intensity of the winds and rainfall caused minor material damage in some residential areas.
Emergency and municipal teams have begun pumping out water to maintain traffic flow.
The National Center of Meteorology urged the public to avoid areas where wadis run and flash floods could occur.
Residents are recalling the historic “April 2024 flood,” which recorded the highest rainfall in 75 years, as well as the July 2022 flash floods that inundated parts of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.
