India, Dec. 19 -- Dubai police has warned residents to stay indoors as heavy rainfall lashes the desert country. Thursday's rai comes after the record downpours last year which left the city flooded.

"For your safety, please remain cautious as unstable weather conditions are expected in the coming hours, and avoid going out unless it is absolutely necessary until midday on Friday," said a police alert sent to residents' phones as per AFP.

As per the National Centre of Meteorology in the United Arab Emirates, a heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Thursday and Friday, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Along with the UAE, the Gulf states of Qatar and Saudi Arabia have also issued alerts after a heavy downpour on Thursday.

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