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Heavy rains cause waterlogging on Al Ain roads; Abu Dhabi Police urge caution

In some locations, water collected on roads, affecting driving conditions.

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Parts of the UAE saw heavy rain on Friday, October 16, as dark clouds gathered over Al Ain and thunder rumbled across Malaqta. Water collected on some roads, affecting driving conditions. Abu Dhabi Police issued an advisory urging motorists to follow road safety guidelines and exercise caution while driving. The National Centre of Meteorology issued yellow and orange alerts for thunder and rain, in effect until 9pm.

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Reported by: Khaleej Times 16 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →

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Khaleej Times (UAE).

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16 Oct 2026.

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Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/rains-al-ain-abu-dhabi-october-16-2026

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