Authorities activated emergency measures and issued security alerts nationwide as sturdy winds, mud and lowered visibility affected massive areas. Residents from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates reported flashes of lightning and loud thunderclaps on March 27.

The Dubai Media Workplace additionally shared a picture of lightning placing the 829-metre Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest constructing.

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Dubai pic.twitter.com/lBMn4mSmRP

— Dubai Media Workplace (@DXBMediaOffice) March 26, 2026

The Nationwide Centre of Meteorology (NCM) stated the nation is experiencing unstable circumstances as a result of a low-pressure system mixed with an upper-air trough, leading to convective cloud formation and repeated waves of rain and thunderstorms.

The Dubai Police stated on X that efforts had been intensified, with specialised groups deployed to make sure highway security and keep visitors move. Police models, pumping crews and restoration automobiles had been mobilised earlier than daybreak to clear waterlogged areas and handle the aftermath of the storm.

Across the clock, @DubaiPoliceHQ area groups are deployed throughout the emirate, guaranteeing public and highway security throughout present climate circumstances.#YourSafetyOurPriority pic.twitter.com/hPtWlYnUfI

— Dubai PoliceDubai Police (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 26, 2026

Jap areas, notably Fujairah, had been among the many hardest hit, with heavy rainfall reported in areas comparable to Taawun. Climate stations recorded vital precipitation, together with 47.9 mm in Al Tawiyeen, 39.7 mm in Al Marjan and 33.3 mm in Khor Fakkan. Wind speeds reached as much as 60 kmph, resulting in tough sea circumstances within the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, reported the Gulf Information.

Heavy rain additionally disrupted visitors in Sharjah on Thursday night, with wadis flowing and roads such because the Mleiha–Shawka route briefly affected.

State of affairs in Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi, police activated pace discount programs, reducing limits to 60 kmph on key highways, together with the Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Street and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Worldwide Street, the Gulf Information reported.

The Nationwide Emergency Disaster and Catastrophe Administration Authority (NCEMA) urged residents to keep away from pointless out of doors actions and avoid flood-prone areas, unfastened objects and unstable constructions throughout sturdy winds. Motorists had been suggested to keep away from driving by means of flooded roads and to take precautionary measures.

Collectively, we face extreme climate circumstances with consciousness and dedication by following official steering and dealing collectively to guard lives and property. pic.twitter.com/zcT0SJwokl

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 26, 2026

The Ministry of Inside warned towards unsafe behaviour throughout wet circumstances, together with gathering close to valleys and dams, getting into flowing wadis, or obstructing emergency companies. Violations can entice fines starting from Dh1,000 to Dh2,000, together with visitors penalties and attainable automobile impoundment.

Valleys could seem secure, however circumstances can change abruptly. Keep away and don’t try and cross, on your security. pic.twitter.com/aOMAdugiah

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 27, 2026

Authorities stated thunderstorms and lightning are typical of such climate programs however cautioned that circumstances stay risky.