Heavy rainfall and floods in Qatar

Doha is literally under water. Almost all parts of the country are experiencing heavy downpour combined with lightning and thunder.

When the residents of Qatar woke up today, little did they know that most of them would be stuck in traffic or caught in the middle of a flooded road or even worse, not being able to get to their car due to the sheets of rain and floods.

Many schools and universities including Doha College- Al-Waab and West Bay, Doha English Speaking School etc. have been closed down due to rain, reports Doha News.

Many residents have been stuck in a very slow moving traffic. The Ministry of Interior has even tweeted in its official Twitter account warning all residents to drive with caution and safety. It has further advised all residents to reduce speed and to keep a space between vehicles.

Be cautious while driving in rainy condition..Reduce your speed and keep more space between vehicles. #MoI_Qatar

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) November 25, 2015

 Another tweet from the MoI warned residents to stop using hazard lights as they are intended for emergency stopping of the vehicle. Instead, to use low beam lights.

Don’t use hazard lights while driving in rain. Hazard lights are meant for only emergency stop.. Instead use low beam lights. #MoI_Qatar

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) November 25, 2015

Another tweet from the MoI tells all residents to call 999 if in need of any sort of emergency aid.

999 welcomes your calls to report water-logging on roads, electrical short circuit or any other emergency situation. #MoI_Qatar

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) November 25, 2015

Operations Room 999 receives emergency calls on accidents, ambulance, rescue round the clock. Don't hesitate to call if required #MoI_Qatar

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) November 25, 2015

Also, flights at the Hamad International Airport appear to have been delayed, reports Doha News.

Qatar really seems to be unprepared for rain.

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