Flash Floods Inundate Hatta Valley

Flash floods hit Hatta and other parts of the UAE as a result of torrential rain on Saturday, July 17^th.

Social media users shared multiple clips and images of the heavy rainfall and floods. 

According to the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology, more rain is also expected on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

أمطار خفيفة إلى متوسطة على حتا ( دبي )
Light to moderate rain over Hatta (Dubai)#أمطار #أمطار_الخير #استمطار #تلقيح_السحب #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Rain #Cloud_Seeding #NCM

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMS_media) July 17, 2021

Dubai Police have urged residents to avoid inundated areas and stay safe in these conditions. 

#DubaiPolice urges members of the public to avoid open waters, mountain areas, and valleys during unstable weather conditions.#YourSecurityOurHappiness #SmartSecureTogether

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 17, 2021