Thunderstorms lash UAE overnight, residents wake up to gloomy skies

Trees sway as overnight storms lash UAE

Thunderstorms struck the nation overnight as trees swayed in the strong winds. Many residents were awoken with the constant lightning and thunder as incessant rains fell across the country.

Authorities issued repeated alerts asking motorists to be safe if they must be on the roads.

According to the UAE's Met Department, today is the last day of unstable weather conditions in the country, with the situation expected to ease over the weekend.