1.  Although the waters had receded in all but seven of the provinces, the meteorological department warned people to be prepared for more floodwaters, especially in eastern regions.

2.  An official at the meteorological department also declined to give a visibility figure.

3.  Cleanthis Philaniotis, director of the state meteorological department, said there would be sunshine later in the day.

4.  The flooding was caused by heavy seasonal rains falling during early afternoon high tides, compounded by local drainage problems, said meteorological department official Woon Shih Lai said.

5.  The meteorological department also predicted a slight chance of rain for the capital, Abu Dhabi.

6.  The meteorological department meanwhile reportedly warned that the worst may be yet to come, with more torrential rains expected to hit the city soon.

7.  The meteorological department has forecast record rains this season.

8.  The meteorological department appealed to people in a statement Monday to save water.

9.  The meteorological department promised no respite and said it could get even hotter.

10.  The rainstorms on Sunday were caused by a monsoon depression in the Bay of Bengal, the meteorological department said.