Unprecedented weather event hits Abu Dhabi: Hail, rain, and flooding shock residents

Dubai is also facing problems from the bad weather that will continue until 18:00

Residents of Abu Dhabi and Dubai woke up early Monday morning to lightning, thunder and torrential rain.

Meanwhile, even before dawn, parts of Abu Dhabi were covered in hail.

The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) issued a red and yellow alert to warn of more rain until six in the afternoon.

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Westerly wind currents, a cold air mass across the country and a depression in the upper air are responsible for the weather.

The UAE cabinet had already announced telecommuting for all government departments and educational institutions.