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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Rain hits 3 emirates, causing waterfalls during Eid Al Adha
For the third consecutive day, and as UAE residents celebrate Eid Al-Adha, rainfall ranging from light to heavy has fallen across various parts of the country, adding to the joy of the holiday. Rains were reported by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in areas including Fujairah's Wadi Al Sidr which saw heavy showers. Ras Al Khaimah's Masafi and Sharjah's Khor Fakkan road and Wadi Shees also saw some rains, as the weather authority issued yellow and orange alerts of convective clouds formation. On Saturday, refreshing rainfall hit various areas of the country, triggering waterfalls and causing wadis to overflow, while some residents played in the rain. The showers provided residents with a respite from the scorching temperatures, which have been steadily climbing ahead of the summer solstice on June 21. Videos shared by Storm Centre on X showed downpours resulting in waterfalls on Khor Fakkan road on Sunday. Take a look at some of them: #Ù�رÙ�ز_اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© 8_6_2025 — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© (@Storm_centre) June 8, 2025 #Ù�رÙ�ز_اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© 8_6_2025 — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© (@Storm_centre) June 8, 2025 Other clips showed rains falling in Dibba Masafi. Take a look: #Ù�رÙ�ز_اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© 8-6-20 — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© (@Storm_centre) June 8, 2025 #Ù�رÙ�ز_اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© 8-6-20 — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© (@Storm_centre) June 8, 2025 The NCM issued tips for motorists during rainy conditions, urging them to drive only if necessary, to exercise caution and to turn on low-beam headlights when visibility is reduced. Drivers were also asked to follow official channels for more weather updates and to avoid spreading rumours.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Rains trigger waterfalls in UAE mountains as downpour hits some areas
As UAE residents enjoy the Eid Al Adha weekend, they are once again greeted with refreshing rainfall across various areas of the country on Saturday, June 7. Videos from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and Storm Centre capture the effects of the rains, which have triggered waterfalls and caused wadis to overflow. Earlier, the NCM had forecasted rainfall in certain areas, issuing yellow alerts for convective clouds formation. In the clips shared by Storm Centre, the heavy rains have sent torrents of water rushing through the mountains and caused wadis to overflow. #Ù�رÙ�ز_اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© 7-6-2025 — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© (@Storm_centre) June 7, 2025 Meanwhile, in a clip shared by the weather department, waterfalls are seen cascading down the mountainside. In a different clip, murky water is seen flowing through the wadi floor. Check out the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by اÙ�Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�Ù�Ø·Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�اÙ�رصاد (@officialuaeweather) Storm Centre shared another video where raindrops can be seen obstructing the view through a car's windshield, as dark clouds loom over the area.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha 2025: Rains hit some parts of UAE as residents celebrate start of holiday
As residents of the UAE celebrate the beginning of the Eid holiday, they were greeted with a welcome break from the rising heat, as rain showers swept across various parts of the country on Friday, June 6. Storm Centre shared several videos capturing the rainfall in Khor Fakkan. In one clip, raindrops were seen obstructing the view through a car's windshield, while another showed drizzle falling gently over the city, as dark clouds gathered ominously overhead. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier forecasted that certain regions would experience rain during the holiday weekend. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. #Ù�رÙ�ز_اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© #عÙ�دÙ�Ù�_Ù�بارÙ� 6_6_2025 — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© (@Storm_centre) June 6, 2025 #Ù�رÙ�ز_اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© #عÙ�دÙ�Ù�_Ù�بارÙ� 6_6_2025 — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© (@Storm_centre) June 6, 2025 summer solstice on June 21. The hot and humid conditions have left many hoping for a temporary reprieve from the sweltering weather. The NCM also recorded the lowest temperature of the day at 5.45am, a cool 16.6°C — offering a brief but much-needed reprieve from the usual heat.
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Rains in some parts of UAE bring respite from early summer heat
Moderate to heavy rains swept through parts of the UAE on Tuesday, May 20, offering a respite from the rising summer temperatures. A series of videos shared by Storm Centre captured the showers in the country's eastern region, particularly along the roads of Al Ain. In some areas, water puddles began to form on the roads as the rain continued. The unexpected downpour came on a day when the weather was otherwise fair and partly cloudy — making the rain a welcome relief from the early summer heat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�عاصÙ�Ø© Ù�Ù�راÙ�بة اÙ�Ø·Ù�س Ù�اÙ�ذذÙ�ر اÙ�Ù�Ù�اخÙ� اÙ�Ù�ؤسس omar alnauimi (@storm_ae) Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to drive with caution amid the rainy conditions. Drivers are reminded to adhere to changing speed limits displayed on electronic road signs and remain vigilant while navigating wet roads.
The National
11-03-2025
- Climate
- The National
UAE weather: Rain falls across country, with more showers forecast this week
People across the UAE woke up to rain on Tuesday, with the National Centre of Meteorology forecasting more showers later this week. Rain alerts were issued in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, with the NCM predicting light to moderate rain over coastal and western areas. Blowing dust was also forecast, with light to moderate north-easterly winds. Thunder and lightning strikes were reported in parts of Dubai, with a video shared by Storm Centre on social media showing lightning near Jebel Ali. Light to moderate rainfall is forecast on Wednesday, with cloudy conditions expected and moderate north-westerly winds set to blow dust. Rain is forecast in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai between 8am and 12pm, the Windy weather app shows. Similar conditions are expected on Thursday, with light rainfall and a drop in temperatures. Rainfall is expected to ease going into the weekend, with cloudy conditions expected on Friday, as well as possible fog or mist. Similar weather is expected on Saturday, with the NCM stating there is a high probability of fog or mist and a high chance of humidity going into Sunday morning. Temperatures are set to remain stable in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the next five days, with highs of 30°C in the emirates on Tuesday and lows of 24°C. The temperatures will remain consistent until Sunday, when highs of 29°C are forecast, alongside lows of 22°C. Heavy rain hit the UAE last month, with the Northern Emirates most affected. Temperatures usually rise steadily from spring and can be expected to exceed 40°C regularly throughout the UAE's summer months, from June to the end of September. Stormy weather pummelled the UAE in April 2024, with the NCM reporting that the daily rainfall total, which reached 142mm in Dubai and 254.8mm in parts of Al Ain, was the highest since records began in 1949. Dr Mohammad Al Ebri, director of meteorology at the NCM, said the heavy rain was the result of climate change and predicted more wet weather in future. 'There will be between 20 to 30 per cent more rainfall in the future due to climate change,' Dr Al Ebri said in November. "The highest average of rainfall was in April 2003 when 48.9mm fell, but the average of April 2024 was 102mm. It was exceptional." He also predicted the temperature will increase by 1.7°C by the end of the century. 'It's expected the average temperatures will increase in the future causing more light storms, which means an increase of heavy rainfall, floods, hail and lightning,' he added. 'The intense weather conditions in April 2024 can happen again. We should be ready and prepared for these scenarios.' Mohamed Al Dhanhani of Dubai Municipality said it had already implemented road projects to tackle heavy rain in the future. 'About 90 per cent of these points were solved," he said. "We have short and long-term projects to increase the water drainage in the key points and install pumps for emergencies to ensure smooth movement on roads."
