UAE Weather:Heavy Rains create havoc in Abu Dhabi, shuts Airport and Schools

Abu Dhabi: Heavy rains are expected across the Emirates today after thunderstorms drenched Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Around 4.30am today residents living near Khalifa Park reported a hail storm. The weather forecasters are warning of thundering showers and strong winds today which caused flooding in the eastern and northern mountain regions of the UAE.

Temperatures are expected to range between 14℃ to 28℃ inland and 15℃ to 26℃ along the coast.

Abu Dhabi Education Council closed Abu Dhabi public and private schools for “the protection of students and teachers in anticipation of the weather conditions". Waters will be rough in the Arabian Sea and the Sea of Oman.