Dubai experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by hail in certain areas of the UAE. The Meteorological Office reported scattered showers in regions like Hatta in Dubai and Meliha in Sharjah. Simultaneously, residents in Dubai and Sharjah witnessed strong winds and sandstorms.

Authorities in Dubai wasted no time in their efforts to clear roads and remove accumulated rainwater. The rainfall intensified as the evening rush hour approached, resulting in the rapid formation of puddles on various roadways.

Traffic congestion and bottlenecks were reported on busy highways, leading officials to recommend alternative routes for drivers. The Dubai Police even encouraged people to use the Metro to avoid traffic jams.

To address the impact of the heavy rain, Dubai authorities mobilized response teams across the city, providing real-time updates to the public. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai shared a series of photos illustrating their efforts to manage traffic flow and clear obstructions on congested roads.

Some dedicated workers waded through flooded areas to perform necessary repairs, while mobile pumping machines were deployed to drain excess rainwater from the affected sites. The RTA acknowledged that this swift response was made possible with the collaboration of teams from the Dubai Police, the Dubai Municipality, and Nakheel.

Dubai's teams worked tirelessly to clear flooded roads in the midst of the heavy rainfall.


Dubai Flood: Teams Work Non-Stop to Clear Flooded Roads Amidst Heavy Rain


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZhx51lQA-k

This is what Oga Sanwo Olu is trying to prevent... If you build on water channels, the water would have no where to go... except you have an effective underground system....

If only Dubai had built a dam relief reservoir to capture this excess water