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Rain in UAE: After heavy downpour, work underway to clear roads

Transport authorities, police and municipality teams work together to restore traffic flow

Published: November 17, 2023 13:06 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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Clearing roads after heavy rains — The UAE saw heavy downpours early on Friday, causing water logging and road closures. Teams were immediately deployed to drain streets and ensure smooth traffic flow. Image Credit: Dubai Police | RTA | Gulf News

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Municipal workers work tirelessly to relieve flooding after the heavy rains witnessed today morning. — Municipal workers work tirelessly to relieve flooding after the heavy rains witnessed today morning in Dubai. RTA urged road users to avoid taking Sheikh Zayed Road because of expected delays due to water logging. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Friday morning saw heavy rains lash UAE leading to traffic congestions and flooding on smaller streets. — Friday morning saw heavy rains lash UAE leading to traffic congestions and flooding on smaller streets. Image Credit: Afra Al Nofeli/Gulf News

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water logging — RTA in Dubai deployed teams to restore normal traffic movement by draining water from the streets in cooperation with other government entities and its partners Image Credit: RTA

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Clearing roads after heavy rains — Teams from Dubai police are working to manage traffic and ensure smooth flows amidst the current weather conditions. Image Credit: Dubai Police

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Municipality workers opens the blocked drainage due to water logging during in Dubai. — Municipality workers opens the blocked drainage due to water logging during in Dubai. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Water-logged streets in Sharjah — Authorities issued alerts, calling for caution and flexible work arrangements as municipality workers fanned out to different areas with tanker trucks to restore road traffic. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan.Gulf News

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Water log in Dubai — Weather conditions are expected to improve by Saturday in the UAE Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Water log in Dubai Streets — Authorities advised cautious driving and flexible work arrangements during the rainy spell. Image Credit: Clint Egbert /Gulf News

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Clearing roads after heavy rains — Image Credit: @DXBMediaOffice

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Water logging in some parts of Dubai because of heavy rains. — Water logging in some parts of Sharjah due to heavy rains. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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View of a waterlogged area in Oud Mehta on Friday — View of a waterlogged area in Oud Mehta on Friday Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Clearing roads after heavy rains — Image Credit: Dubai Police | RTA | Gulf News

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A vehicle passing through a partially waterlogged road in Sharjah on Friday — A vehicle passing through a partially waterlogged road in Sharjah on Friday Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Clearing roads after heavy rains — Image Credit: Dubai Police | RTA | Gulf News

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Those who are getting around on foot have to watch out for some big puddles. — If you're heading out today, make sure to carry an umbrella as NCM has predicted that rains may continue throughout the day today. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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