Videos & Pics: Dubai hit with 150 millimetres of rain per hour

Written by:
Elise Kerr
12th January 2020

When it rains, it pours…

In the early hours of Saturday January 11, parts of the UAE experienced thunder, lightning and heavy rainfall. Dubai Media Office reported that Dubai was hit with unusually heavy rain, reaching 150 millimetres per hour for two and a half hours.

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. شهدت #دبي هطول امطار غير اعتيادية بلغت كميتها ١٥٠ ملم/ساعة لمدة ساعتين ونصف تقريبًا بناء على المعلومات الأولية مما أدى إلى تجمعات مياه في بعض مناطق الإمارة وتحويلات في الحركة المرورية. التنسيق والعمل المشترك مستمر حالياً بين هيئة الطرق والمواصلات وبلدية دبي وشرطة دبي لإعادة الوضع على ما كان عليه حسب الإجراءات المعتمدة . . Unusually heavy rain has hit #Dubai, with rainfall reaching 150 mm/hour for 2.5 hours, according to preliminary reports, resulting in water ponds in some areas of the emirate and traffic diversions. Joint efforts to restore traffic operations and minimise disruption are ongoing by @rta_dubai, @dubaimunicipality and @dubaipolicehq in compliance with standard protocols.

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The heavy downpour led to severe flooding in areas, including Dubai Airports, Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Seqium Street and some residential towers. Traffic congestion built up on Dubai’s busiest roads, causing massive delays.

However, the sun soon resurfaced and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) & Dubai Municipality along with Dubai Police worked tirelessly to clear the roads and ensure the safety of residents.

Here are some of your best snaps of #DubaiRain: