Cars were submerged in water-clogged streets as hail storms lashed Abu Dhabi in parts of Sweiham, Shahama and Al Taweela.

The UAE is reeling from an 'unstable' weather pattern that is expected to last 24 hours and Abu Dhabi has borne the brunt of the storm with hail pounding down on commuters in the morning hours of Monday.

Abu Dhabi Police asked commuters to proceed with caution as thunderstorms and high cross winds continue to lash the capital.

The government authority tweeted: "Medium to heavy rain in different areas in city of Abu Dhabi and highways. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously."

The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority warned people to stay away from flowing water during a lightning storm as flooding began in parts of the country.

Police also issued an alert warning residents to avoid Wadi Bih.

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