(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The heavy showers have left big ponds of water Heavy showers lashed all parts of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, particularly the northern and southern regions.
The heavy showers have left big ponds of water, mainly at the deep valleys and mountainous areas, such as the Jebel Jais - the highest peak in the UAE, and Wadi Ghalila.
Abdullah Alshemeili, an Emirati, told Khaleej Times that the heavy rains did not come to a stop for long hours. "The lightning is seen and thunder is heard everywhere."
"The streets are flooded with water, and it's so hard for young children to go out of their homes to school."
Mohammed Nassir, an Emirati engineer, said the Seeh roundabout and many other roundabouts have been flooded with rain water. "The bodies concerned should suck out the accumulated water to prevent any traffic disruption."
Ahmed Hamdan, Emirati, told Khaleej Times that the traffic lights on the Al Muntasir intersection stopped working because of the heavy showers. "The RAK police immediately rushed to the site to control traffic and fix the problem in collaboration with the technicians of the department of public works and services here."
The RAK police have meanwhile deployed more patrols to ensure traffic flow and recover the stuck and non-functioning vehicles due to the showers and flooded valleys if any.
"All motorists need to be alert, focus and careful and reduce speed on the road during the rain. Seafarers, beach and valleys goers and motorists are still urged to be more cautious during the unstable weather," said Col Ahmed Saeed Al Sam Al Naqbi, Head of Traffic Engineering at the Traffic and Patrols Department, RAK Police, while checking the RAK roads after the heavy showers.
Residents of the areas much exposed to pouring showers and strong winds, are requested to be careful, and immediately call (999) in case of emergency, he urged.
"All resident are advised to avoid mountainous areas, and the strong currents of the valleys here, while all motorists are requested to reduce speed, be attentive on the road, turn on the light, and observe traffic rules for road users' safety and theirs."
Captain Thair of the RAK police said that the road to Jebel Jais is clear. "There is no need to block the road and the situation is under control."
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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