On Thursday, authorities, emergency teams and volunteers from across the UAE made concerted efforts to provide rescue and safety to residents affected by heavy rains.

According to the Ministry of Interior (MoI), National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), and National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), 879 people have been rescued in Sharjah and Fujairah.

150 people were evacuated and transferred to hotels. In addition to buses and public vehicles, 40 volunteers drove four-wheel drive vehicles to transport people. There were also 60 volunteers who took care of evacuated families.

Authorities reported no casualties, but property losses were reported.