Video: Heavy rain hits parts of UAE

Several parts of Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi recorded rainfall of varying intensities on Wednesday.

On their official Twitter handle, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded rainfall in Al Dhaid, Al Rahbah, Al Bahiya and Al Shahmah, Abu Dhabi island, Yas island, Al Shawamekh, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Sweihan, Qarnain Island and Liwa.

It added that the rainy weather is likely to continue until Thursday. 

المرفأ ⁧#الظفرة⁩ ⁧#أبوظبي⁩ حالياً ⁧#المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد⁩ ⁧#أمطار_الخير⁩ ⁧#أصدقاء_المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد⁩ ⁧#حالة_الطقس⁩ ⁧#حالة_جوية⁩ ⁧#هواة_الطقس⁩ ⁧#محمد_الحمادي⁩ pic.twitter.com/YnZvfsvjWG

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 15, 2020

Meanwhile, authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution while driving in rainy conditions.

If you are one of the people working in vital sectors during this period and had to drive your vehicle in rainy conditions, make sure to double the safety distance between your car and the vehicle in front of you for your safety. For more tips: https://t.co/pR1tbzQH9w #RTA pic.twitter.com/MhJxtkdsLR

— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 15, 2020

#TrafficUpdate | Driving safely should be your number one concern behind the wheel. Kindly comply with traffic rules, and with the speed limits during rainy weather.

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 15, 2020