UAE rain: Dubai's ferry, water taxis back in service

No abras, water taxis or ferries were available in Dubai on Saturday morning as heavy rain, thunderstorms lashed the country.

The service, however, returned to normal operations by afternoon.

In an advisory shared on Intagram, the RTA confirmed that marine transport trips were back to their regular schedules.

Residents have been advised to stay home — unless absolutely necessary — amid severe weather conditions, which are expected to peak today until evening. The rain is forecast to last until Sunday noon.

Those who need to drive in these conditions are urged to be extra careful on the roads, especially since some streets are already flooded.

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