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[Editor's Note: Some updates on this blog have been sourced from the community.]
Rains have stopped in most parts of the country — but many residents are still grappling with the aftermath of the worst downpour the UAE has seen in 75 years.
Life is yet to return to normal: Travellers are still on the edge over the status of their flights. Commuters are constantly checking for updates on bus and Metro operations. Children are attending classes from home while many employees are working remotely.
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As the skies clear up and authorities work round the clock to speed up full recovery, residents are now trying to head out — but how safe is it? Which roads are flooded? Which ones are now clear?
With Khaleej Times' team on the ground and help from the community, we bring you the latest updates on road conditions.
Take a photo and help us keep the community updated by e-mailing webteam@khaleejtimes.com. Send the image and key details in this format: Exact time, location (road / street, emirate), road status (clear, flooded, blocked or heavy traffic). Be responsible and share only factual and accurate information.
Here's what we have seen so far:
10.45pm: Al Wahda Street and Al Wahda Post Office, Al Majaz 2, Sharjah, flooded
Water has turned green
10.30pm: Road reopened
RTA announced the reopening of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road between Al Manama St and Dubai Al Ain Road in both directions for traffic.
6.30pm: Qasimia, Sharjah, flooded
6.09pm: King Faisal Street, In front of Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, flooded, traffic
5.25pm: Al Nahda, Sharjah (Near Al Madeena express, behind gift centre, street 50), flooded
Stagnant, sticky water
5.20pm: Al Wahda Post Office, (Between Jamal Abdul Nasser and Al Wahda Street), Al Majaz 2, Sharjah, flooded
4.08pm: Behind Viva supermarket, Abushagara, flooded
1.17pm: Reopening of E11 Near Ghantoot Bridge
The Abu Dhabi authorities announced the reopening of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road (E11) Near Ghantoot Bridge. However, a section of E311 remains closed (red in the map below).
1:08pm: Al Nahda, Sharjah opposite Sahara Mall
Road status: No flooding, heavy Traffic
1pm: Discovery Gardens Street 8
Road status: Flooded and foul odour emitting from accumulated waters
12.25pm: Reopening of Sheikh Zayed Rd at interchange (10)
Dubai's Road and Transport Authority has announced the reopening of Sheikh Zayed Rd at interchange (10) in both directions for traffic.
12.19pm: Near Al Itihad Park, Sharjah
Road status: Flooded; can proceed at own risk
12:15pm: King Faisal St, Sharjah
Road status: Flooded
12:10pm: Al Nud Area behind Nova Park hotel
Road status: Flooded, but SUVs can drive
12pm: Al Qasimia, Sharjah
Road status: Flooded. Five days after the rain, the flood situation remains the same in Al Qasimia, Sharjah. Residents report a pungent smell emitting from accumulated water.
11.56am: Dar Al Khaleej bldg, Al Khan opposite Matajer Carrefour
Road status: After five days, waterlogging has not cleared. Residents report lack of drinking water.
11.15am: Reopening of Al Meydan St at Al Asayel St
RTA announced the reopening of Al Meydan St at Al Asayel St in both directions for traffic
10.05am: Street 107, Al Sabkha-Al Riqa Suburb, Sharjah
Road status - Water levels receded, but the road is still flooded
10.04am: Reopening of Beirut St and Al Nahda St tunnel
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has reopened the tunnel at the crucial intersection of Beirut St. and Al Nahda St. for traffic in both directions.
10am: Al Nud area, Bilal bin Rabah street, Sharjah
Road status: Flooded
8.21am: King Abdul Aziz Street, immigration signal
Road status: Flooded
8.20am: Mahatta park, Al Mahatta Al Qasimya Sharjah
Road status: All roads and streets flooded
8.20am: Al Nahda Sharjah -Ittihad Street near Dubai Expo exit
Road status - Flooded. Municipality tankers pumping water from today morning.
7.30am: Abu Shagara behind City Centre
Road status: Possible to driver
7.30am: Al Nud, Qasimiya, Sharjah
Road status: Flooded. Water levels have remained the same from last Tuesday.
3.09am: Ittihad Road E11, exit towards Al Taawun Road, Sharjah
Road status: Work in progress; a pool of water on the edge of the road. Vehicles can pass through
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We are back on Sunday morning and will keep posting the latest road conditions; please continue e-mailing webteam@khaleejtimes.com with any changes you may spot today.
Thank you for your support.
7.45pm: Al Wahda Post Office, Al Majaz 2, Between Jamal Abdul Nasser and Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, flooded
7.34pm: Exit 12 towards Al Hessa, Jumeirah, Barsha South, Al Khail Road, closed
7.18pm: Marasi Drive exit, Al Khail Road, closed
6pm: King Faisal Road, Sharjah, flooded
6pm: Al Estiqlal Street, Sharjah, flooded/ road closed
5.30pm: Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, flooded
5.20pm: Al Khan bridge from Sharjah industrial area closed
4.23pm: Fruits and vegetables market, Amman Street, Industrial Area 1, Ajman, flooded
3.15pm: Al Nad, Al Qasimia, Sharjah, flooded
3pm: Al Khan, Al Taawwun, Sharjah, flooded
2pm: Abu Shagara park, Abu Shagara, Sharjah, flooded
2pm: Immigration signal, Abu Shagara, Sharjah, flooded
1.50pm: Al Habtoor Tower, Al Qasmia, Al Nud, Sharjah, flooded
1.25pm: Street 8, Discovery Gardens, Dubai, flooded
1pm: King Faisal Road, Sharjah, flooded
12.48pm: D62, Ras Al Khor exit blocked
12.12pm: Al Khan Road, Sharjah, flooded / blocked
11.33am: Sharjah City Centre road, flooded / blocked
11.02am: Driving from Abu Dhabi to Dubai? Avoid the highway
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road (E311) towards Dubai is blocked near Dubai International City (DIC).
10.54am: King Faizal Street, opposite Mumtaz Hypermarket, from Dubai to Sharjah
10.45am: Road S102 merging with Al ittihad Road, in front of Safeer Mall, towards Sharjah
10.30am: The Gardens road, near Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, flooded
9.50am: How you can get from Dubai to Sharjah, and vice versa, smoothly
For a smooth and efficient route from Dubai to Sharjah's Al Majaz, Al Khan, Rolla, Qasimya, and other major neighborhoods while bypassing traffic and flooded streets, opt for route 611. Exit onto Maliha Road, then connect to Sharjah Airport Road via University City.
Returning is straightforward: take Ittihad Road from Al Taawwun, passing by the Mamzar toll gate.
9.48am: Entifadah Street, Al Majaz 2, Sharjah, flooded
9.37am: Al Estiqlal Street, Near Mega Mall, Sharjah, flooded
9.30am: Abu Shagara, near City Hypermarket, flooded / blocked
7.30am: Al Mahatah Building, Al Mahatta, Al Qasimia, Sharjah, flooded / blocked
7am: Al Qasimia, Al Nud, near Medcare hospital, Sharjah, flooded / blocked
7am: Ibn Battuta Street, near Gardens Metro Station, Dubai, flooded / blocked
Water level is slowly receding
7am: We're back
Thank you for sending in the latest updates on road conditions across the country.
We are now back for today, please continue e-mailing webteam@khaleejtimes.com with any changes you may spot in road conditions.
11pm: Signing off, for now
We are closing this blog as of now. In the meanwhile, please do continue sending any updates on roads you may come across.
Thank you for helping us help the community.
8.56pm: Tunnel reopened
A tunnel has been reopened at the intersection of Al Rebat St. and Marrakech St. (Dubai Festival City), as per an announcement by the RTA.
8.24pm: Back to normal
The RTA announced that traffic is back to normal on Sheikh Zayed Road intersection with Al Manara Road.
6.40pm: Al Estiqlal Street, Sharjah, flooded
6pm: Al Ittihad Road (Between Al Taawun, Al Wahda), flooded
5.38pm: Behind Nesto, King Faisal street, Sharjah, flooded
5.30pm: Al Mahtta Building, Al Mahattha, Sharjah, flooded
5.15pm: Near Medcare Hospital, Al Qasimia/Al Nud, Sharjah, flooded
4.50pm: Street 34, Barsha, Dubai, flooded
4pm: Al Nud, Al Qasimia, flooded
3.15pm: Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Al Majaz Park and Al Wahda Main Road, Sharjah, flooded / blocked
3.10pm: Street 4, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Street, flooded / blocked
2.56pm: Masakin, Al Furjan, Jebel Ali, Dubai, flooded / blocked with floating cars
2.52pm: 38th street, near City Centre Supermarket, Abu Shagara, Sharjah, flooded / blocked
2.20pm: Jumeirah Village Circle entrance, Dubai, blocked
2pm: Discovery Gardens Street 8, Dubai, flooded
2pm: Al Wahda St, Sharjah, flooded
(Video: Faiz Kazi)
12.40pm: Al Qasimia area, Sharjah, flooded
(Video: Muhammad Sajjad)
12.37pm: Al Ittihad Road, Dubai to Sharjah, still closed
12.30pm: Dubai investment Park 1, roundabout and residential area across NMC Royal Hospital, flooded
The Mohammed Bin Zayed road exit is blocked due to the flood at the roundabout. Clearing work is ongoing.
12.30pm: Karama, Dubai, clear
12.18pm: Sheikh Rashid Road from Sharjah to Dubai, clear
12.15pm: Al Ittihad Road, near Ansar Mall, Sharjah, flooded
12.08pm: Business Bay to E311, Dubai, expect delays
Clearing work is ongoing on a short stretch of the road. Expect some delays as barricades were set up.
12.07pm: Meydan St, Dubai, flooded
12.05: King Faisal St, Sharjah, flooded
12pm: Al Nahda exit from Dubai to Sharjah (Exit 69), clear
11.56am: Al Ittihad Road, Sharjah to Dubai, clearing work ongoing
Floodwaters have started going down.
(Video: Shihab)
11.39am: Al Nud, Al Qasimia, Sharjah, flooded
A view of a street at Al Nud park, near Medcare Hospital:
11.30am: Al Nahda Road towards Sahara Centre, Sharjah, clear
11.08am: Jamal Abdul Nasser St, across City Centre Sharjah, Al Majaz 2, flooded
(Video: Vanessa)
10.35am: Al Sour, Al Qasimia, Sharjah, flooded but passable
View of the road from Soudi Masjid Signal to Al Jubail Bus Station:
10.35am: King Abdul Aziz St, Sharjah, flooded, blocked
10.30am: Salem Bin Omer St, Abu Shagara, Sharjah, flooded and blocked
(Video: Sara Tuba)
9.56am: Al Wahda St, Sharjah, flooded
9.56am: Al, Al Qasimia, Sharjah, flooded
9.55am: A street in Al Barsha 1,near LuLu Hypermarket, Dubai, flooded
9.55am: The Gardens, Dubai, flooded
9.44am: Al Wahda St, City Centre Sharjah, flooded
9.30am: Al Majaz 1, King Faisal Road, flooded
8.13am: Al Qasimia, Sharjah, flooded
8am: Al Taawun and Al Ittihad Road, Sharjah, flooded and blocked
8am: Al Wahda St (near Safeer Mall), Al Nahda, Sharjah, flooded
7.30am: Al Furjan (from ICE Tower), Dubai, flooded and blocked
7am: Al Nad Park area, towards King Faisal St, Sharjah, flooded
6.50am: Roads from Madinal Al Maktoum area and Dubai South towards Emirates Road (E611), flooded and closed
Clearing work is ongoing.
6.46am: Abu Shagara Park, Sharjah, flooded
6.36am: E11 / Al Wahda Street, Abu Shagara, Sharjah, flooded
6:06 am, April 19: Street in Abu Shagara, towards Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, flooded
6am: We're back
We are reopening this blog today. Are you out and about? Do you have a view of a road from your balcony? Help us help the community by sending a photo to webteam@khaleejtimes.com. Indicate key details, including exact time, location, and road status (flooded, blocked, or clear).
11.03pm: Closing for today
Khaleej Times would like to thank its readers and members of the community for sending in updates that kept the nation informed.
This blog will resume with updates again, tomorrow. Meanwhile, please keep sending in any situational changes on the roads you come across to our e-mail address webteam@khaleejtimes.com.
9.31pm: Key roads in Dubai, clear
The RTA shared photos of major roads in the emirate:
9.30pm: Exit to Mohamed Bin Zayed Road, near NMC Hospital, Dubai Investment Park 1, flooded / blocked
8.25pm: Etihad Road, towards Sharjah, blocked
Only one lane accessible to exit to Sahara only, Tawun Road exit still blocked.
8pm: Street 1, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, flooded / blocked
7pm: Liberty signal, Sharjah, partially clear
Underpass flooded / blocked
6.44pm: King Faisal street, Sharjah, flooded / blocked
6.30pm: Al Ezz Bin Abdulsalam Street, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah, partially flooded / passable
6.23pm: RTA announces some roads now open
The following roads are now accessible to traffic, however, some water accumulation may still persist.
6pm: Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, flooded
5.36pm: Estiqlal street Abu Shagarah, flooded / blocked
5.12pm: Al Khan Signal, Sharjah, flooded / blocked
5pm: 20th St, Al Quoz, Dubai, flooded / blocked
4.30pm: Hessa St, Remraam, Dubai, flooded
4.20pm: Al Ittihad (Dubai-Sharjah) Road, blocked and flooded
A view of the exit towards Sahara Centre and Al Tawun:
4.13pm: Street 2, The Greens, Dubai, flooded
4.13pm: Al Furjan, Dubai, flooded
Views from Avenue Residence 1, across Discovery Gardens Pavilion Mall, near the Metro station
4.07pm: Masakin Al Furjan, Dubai, flooded
4.05pm: Street 23, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, flooded
(Video: Ali Reza)
4.05pm: Al Barsha 1, near Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, flooded
View of streets near Icon De luxe hotel apartments:
4.01pm: King Abdul Aziz St, Abu Shagara, Sharjah, flooded
4pm: Musab Bin Omair St, Al Mahatta, Qasimiya, Sharjah, flooded
4pm: Al Barsha 1, near Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, flooded
Views from Building Al Jaber, behind City Max hotel:
3.45pm: Corniche St, Al majaz 1, Sharjah, flooded but passable
3.30pm: King Faisal St, Sharjah, flooded
3.20pm: Al Nud, Al Qassimia, Sharjah, flooded
3.09pm: DIFC roads, Dubai, clear
3pm: Al Mahatah, Sharjah, flooded
(Video: Remya Dhanesh)
3pm: Opposite NMC roundabout, DIP 1, flooded
3pm: Abu Shagara, Sharjah, flooded
3pm: Discovery Gardens, Dubai, flooded
(Video by KT reader)
2.46pm: Al Ittihad Road, (intersection near Safeer Mall), Sharjah, flooded
2.43pm: King Faisal Road, Sharjah, flooded
2.37pm: Street 8 , Discovery Gardens (near Discovery Garden Metro Station), flooded
2.30pm: Behind Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, flooded
2.25pm- 2.35pm:
Garhoud Bridge, Dubai, free-flowing traffic
Crossing Emirates Aviation College towards Airport Rd, Dubai, free-flowing traffic
Airport Rd, Dubai, no waterlogging; all clear
Junction towards Al Nahda St, Dubai, blocked
Short stretch in front of Dubai Police General Headquarters, opposite Al Mulla Plaza, flooded
It can be navigated; however, expect some traffic as four lanes merge into one to avoid the water. The road is clear from Stadium station all the way down past Union Coop.
2.22pm: Sharjah Ring Road (towards Al Ittihad Road), flooded
2:20pm: Near Al Qusais Metro Station Exit 2, Dubai, flooded
2.10pm: Al Qassimia, Sharjah, flooded
2pm: Al Khan to Jamal Abdul Nasser St, Sharjah, flooded
(The road in front of Al Majaz Water Park towards Al Noor Mosque seems clear.)
2pm: Al Furjan Villas community, Dubai, flooded (main road blocked in both directions)
1.51pm: Dubai South (internal road towards Emirates Road, E611), flooded
(Clearing work ongoing)
1.52pm: Near Al Wahda Post Office, Sharjah, flooded
1.50pm: Discovery Gardens (Street 1), Dubai, flooded
1.50pm: Muweilah Commercial, Safari Mall road, Sharjah, flooded (no access to highway)
1.40pm: Underpass to Meydan and Al Khail (from Mustaqbil Street), Dubai, closed to traffic
1.35pm: Estiqlal street, Abu Shagara and Kiing Faisal road, Sharjah, flooded
1.30pm: Al Khan St, Al Taawun, Sharjah, flooded, blocked
1.23pm: Al Bustan area, Ajman, flooded
1.15pm: Al Wahda Street (near City Centre), Sharjah, flooded
12.49pm: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 (Near Al Madina Supermarket, Al Asayel Street), flooded
12.45pm: Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR), Dubai, some areas still flooded
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issues an update on the status of SZR:
12.41pm: Sufyan Bin Saqr St, Bu Daniq area, Sharjah, flooded
12.40pm: Al Khail Road, Dubai, partly flooded
A view of Hessa Bridge near Al Barsha police station:
12.35pm: Al Butina, Sharjah, flooded
(At the fire station roundabout towards the clock tower}
12.32pm: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
This area is flooded:
Heavy traffic is seen in some parts:
12.30pm: Discovery Gardens, The Gardens Metro Station, Dubai, flooded
12.17pm: Al Ittihad Road, Sharjah, flooded
(These are abandoned cars.)
12.15pm: Rolla, Sharjah, clear
12pm: Al Zahra Street, Maysaloon Sharjah, flooded
12pm: King Abdul Aziz Street, Sharjah, flooded
11.51am: Estiqlal and AbuShagara Streets, Sharjah, flooded and blocked
(Roads leading to Al Wadha are also flooded.)
11.43am: Adnoc fuel station, Al Khan in Sharjah towards Dubai, closed
11.30am: Al Nahda 2, Dubai, flooded but passable
(Video: Jassim Tisekar)
11.25am: Near Safeer Mall, Sharjah, flooded
(KT video / Shihab)
11am: Al Waha Street, Dubai, open, smooth traffic flow
10.46am: 11 Street, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
(A view from Sand Dunes Apartments)
10.45am: Al Ittihad Road towards Sharjah, closed
10.30am: Greens and Views, Dubai, flooded
(Video by Anna Kravchenko)
9.45am: Jebel Ali Free Zone (south), Dubai, flooded
8am: Al Khail Road (Hessa Street Intersection, facing Sharjah), Dubai, flooded
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