UAE: Rain expected in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, says NCM expert
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UAE will be experiencing rainy weather this week. We all know what that means – dreamy rainscapes, umbrellas, delicious rainy-day snacks, and a cup of karak.
On Thursday, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah. Dr Ahmad Habib, a senior official from the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology, told Gulf News that scattered rainfall was expected late afternoon in Dubai and Sharjah as well.
Earlier in the day, the Met Office issued a weather alert indicating rainy clouds across the entire country.
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“There are rainy clouds over the Arabian Sea, moving towards the northern coastal areas, especially Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.”
Rainy weather is typical during this time of the year, Dr Habib said.
According to him: “The country is affected by an extension of surface low pressure from the South, along with an extension of upper air low pressure from the West. Cons moist and cold air mass in the upper levels, and with existence of mountains Eastward, causing convective clouds formation over scattered areas of the country associated with rainfall.”
On Wednesday, heavy rain with hail was recorded over Masafi-Dibba road and Hatta, many other Eastern parts of the country saw heavy rain and thunder. Similar weather is expected in the Eastern parts of the country over the next two or three days, Dr. Habib said.
The Met Office has also issued safety alerts warning motorists and residents to avoid flood prone areas like valleys. “Precaution should be taken during rainfall over some Eastern and Northern areas. And advised to stay away from areas of flash flooding and accumulated rain,” the alert read.
“Precaution should be taken during rainfall over some Eastern and Northern areas. And advised to stay away from areas of flash flooding and accumulated rain,” the alert read.
