Home Climate PICS: Flooded roads, stranded cars amid massive UAE storm A low pressure weather system that swept across the country on Tuesday caused widespread disruption by Gareth van Zyl April 17, 2024 Source: Getty Images Large storms sparked off widespread flooding on roads across the UAE on Tuesday, leaving several cars stranded in cities such as Dubai. Officials from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) also said that the storms brought with them the highest ever levels of rain recorded in the country since the beginning of its climate data records in 1949. READ MORE: Highest rain recorded in UAE since records began in 1949 Schools remained closed for a second day on Wednesday as major cleanup efforts are underway. Citizens and residents have been urged by authorities to stay at home if they can. Below is a snapshot of photos depicting just some of the disruption caused by the low pressure weather system that swept across the country on Tuesday. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – APRIL 16: Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – APRIL 16: Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) UAE – APRIL 16: People wade through submerged street under a bridge after heavy rain in United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) UAE – APRIL 16: People wade through submerged street after heavy rain in United Arab Emirates on April 16, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – APRIL 16: Flooding ensued as a result of the downpour, leading to several vehicles being submerged on the streets and avenues. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) Tags Dubai storms UAE You might also like UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for May 2024 DIFC underwriting volumes hit record $2.6bn in 2023 UAE weather: Thunderstorms with rain this week forecasts NCM More dedicated bus, taxi lanes planned for Dubai