Abu Dhabi: The 27-year record of rainfall in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been broken.
According to the Emirati media, the series of heavy rains that started yesterday in the United Arab Emirates is still continuing intermittently, heavy rains were recorded in the state of Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, while light rains also occurred in Jebel Ali.
The Emirati National Center for Meteorology says the UAE has recorded its heaviest rainfall in 27 years.
According to Arab media, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are affected by heavy rains, after which flooding has occurred.
The Joint Operations Command announced the implementation of Operation “Al-Adi al-Ufia” in support of the civil authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah, which was hit by low weather on Wednesday night, and the operation was focused on rescuing residents in flooded areas and rescuing those trapped inside their homes, where they were evacuated to evacuation areas without casualties. pic.twitter.com/U7Q36s1SDQ
— Ministry of Defense | MOD UAE (@modgovae) July 28, 2022
Normal life has been badly affected due to heavy rains, highways have turned into ponds while many areas are submerged and vehicles submerged.
According to the National Center of Meteorology, the highest rainfall recorded in Fujairah was 255 mm. Due to the flood situation in Fujairah, UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed issued a redalert in the state and directed immediate relief operations.
Sharjah Police announced the closure of a Khorfakkan road after a rock fell on the road due to rain. Motorists are advised to use alternative roads. #rain #UAE pic.twitter.com/Jb52Gxgk0V
— Gulf Today (@gulftoday) July 27, 2022
On the other hand, the administration has issued instructions to people to work from home for two days.
