The largest amount of precipitation has fallen in the UAE over the past 75 years.
According to the WAM news agency with reference to the National Meteorological Agency, in different regions of the UAE they pass rain equal intensity with a thunderstorm and hail, as well as with strong gusts of wind.
Flights were canceled, in educational institutions they switched to distance learning, and in companies- to work in remote format.
“Over the past 24 hours, the largest amount of precipitation in modern history has fallen in various regions. The largest precipitation has been recorded since 1949, when the collection of climatic data began,” follows from the message.
The largest amount of precipitation fell in the Hatm-El-Shikle area of El Ain, reaching 254.8 millimeters in less than a day.
Meteorologists warn that the precipitation continued. The Office of Islam of the UAE called on the inhabitants of the districts affected by rainfalls to make a five -time prayer without leaving the houses.
At the ATIHAD AIRWAYS, they warned that Abu Dhabi could be delayed by flights due to bad weather.
The National Committee of the UAE on Emergency Situations, crises and natural disasters also called not to leave the house without the need in areas affected by sediments.