The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
Rain of varying intensity fell across the UAE on Tuesday, with a range of heavy showers accompanied by thunder and lightning, particularly in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
Elsewhere, moderate to heavy rain fell in Khor Fakkan, Kalba, parts of Dubai, Dibba Fujairah, East Khor, Umm Al Qaiwain and Hatta.
The worst of the weather is forecast for Thursday, spreading from the west to cover most of the country overnight and into Friday, with hail, damaging wind gusts, a risk of flash flooding, and the chance of isolated tornadoes.
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with the economic development departments across the UAE, carried out around 8,168 inspection visits to markets from February 28 to March 17.
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted Bahrain that resulted in the death of a Moroccan civilian contractor in the UAE Armed Forces during a routine mission as part of the Emirati crew.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Monday with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), to discuss the implications of ongoing military escalation in the region.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke to President of Slovenia Dr. Natasha Berk-Musar where she condemned the ongoing Iranian attacks against the UAE and countries of the region, which target civilians, civilian facilities and infrastructure.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced that the UAE hosted the release of an American citizen who had been imprisoned in Afghanistan and his handover to the United States of America, in the presence of representatives of the relevant authorities from both countries.
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UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
UAE carries out over 8,000 inspections across markets to protect consumers
UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain
UAE President and NATO Secretary General discuss regional developments
UAE, Slovenia condemn Iran attacks and regional developments
UAE hosts the operation to release an American citizen from Afghanistan
