Strong winds cause sea to overflow onto roads in parts of UAE

Strong winds kicked up a storm in the Kalba’a area of the emirate of Sharjah last night, sending sea-levels dangerously high, with water overflowing on to roads in some areas.




In the Suhaila area and near the Corniche Park of Kalba’a huge waves caused the sea water to exceed the breakwater and flow on to the streets.



The road leading to the emirate of Fujairah was also affected.



Al Anjad patrols of Kalba’a police station in cooperation with Kalba’a Municipality ensured the water was drained and regulated traffic to ensure there were no mishaps.



Beachgoers were prevented from approaching the corniche area.



Ahmed Juma Al-horh Director of Kalba’a Muanicipality was quoted in the Arabic press as saying, “The waves were high which led to the overflow of water outside the breakwater on to the corniche.