Heavy rains in UAE, flight schedule affected

Dubai: A new advisory has been issued regarding heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Heavy rains have disrupted life in the UAE, where torrential rains have continued in Dubai and Abu Dhabi since Monday night, while a new advisory has forecast rain, lightning and hail.

According to the media reports, the flight schedule at Dubai Airport has been affected due to heavy rain and several important highways in Dubai have been flooded due to heavy rain.

The UAE Meteorological Department says that the rain may continue till Wednesday.

According to the Emirati authorities, several highways in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been closed. There is a flood situation in several roads and areas, due to which several stations of Dubai Metro have also been flooded.

Officials have directed people to avoid unnecessary exits from home and the passengers should check the flight schedule before coming to the airport.