Archive · 19 Dec 2025
UAE Faces Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Travel Disruptions
The UAE is experiencing a lot of rain and strong winds from December 18 to 21, 2025.
This heavy rain has caused flooding in some areas, and a wall collapsed in Ras Al Khaimah, sadly causing the death of a 27-year-old Indian man named Salman Fariz.
The government has asked people to avoid traveling unless it's an emergency and has advised many offices to let their employees work from home.
Airlines like Emirates, Flydubai, and IndiGo have also issued travel advisories, telling passengers to check their flight status often and arrive at the airport earlier than usual.
The seas are also rough, making it dangerous for boats.
The weather is expected to continue over the weekend, with more rain and strong winds predicted.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in the UAE from December 18 to 21, 2025, causing flooding and travel disruptions.
A 27-year-old Indian expat, Salman Fariz, died in Ras Al Khaimah due to a wall collapse during heavy rains.
Dubai Municipality has activated a 24/7 emergency response system to handle rain-related incidents.
Travel advisories issued by airlines and authorities, advising passengers to check flight status and avoid non-essential travel.
Government urges private sector companies in affected areas to implement work-from-home policies on December 19.
- Who
- Residents and travelers in the UAE, particularly Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah
- What
- Heavy rainfall, flooding, and travel disruptions due to adverse weather conditions
- When
- December 18-21, 2025
- Where
- United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah
- Why
- Unusual weather patterns causing heavy rainfall and strong winds, leading to travel advisories and disruptions
- Date
- December 18-21, 2025
- Affected Airlines
- Emirates, Flydubai, IndiGo
- Weather Conditions
- Heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms, rough seas
- Advisory Source
- Dubai Airport, Airlines, Dubai Municipality
- Impact
- Flight delays, road congestion, flooding, one fatality
- IndiGo Flight Operations
- Close to 275 flights per week to the UAE
- Government Advisory
- Remote work urged for private sector in affected areas on December 19
- Fatality
- 27-year-old Indian expat Salman Fariz died in Ras Al Khaimah due to a wall collapse
Sources
UAE weather alert: Dubai Airport, IndiGo and other airlines issue travel advisories for December 18-19 rain, wind
UAE Weather Live: Orange alert issued for heavy rains; lightning, hail forecast, flights delayed
UAE Rain: One Indian dies as downpour floods Dubai, WFH advisory issued; more rain expected over weekend
Dozens Of Flights Cancelled, Roads Flooded As Rare Rainstorm Hits UAE
