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Rain showers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Rain showers fell on Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Monday as meteorologist predicted unstable weather over the UAE in the next 48 hours.
- Gulf News Web Report
- Published: 10:03 January 7, 2008
- In this 2007 file photo, Gulf News Reader Sana Helal managed to freeze frame the start of another rainy day in Dubai.
- Image Credit: Gulf News Archive
Dubai: Rain showers fell on Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Monday as meteorologist predicted unstable weather over the UAE in the next 48 hours.
On Sunday, brief showers have fallen on a number of areas along the East Coast, including Fujairah city and Dibba.
Overcast skies and light winds signalled a change of weather conditions on Sunday morning, with rain limited to a few minutes of drizzles later in the afternoon.
Heavy rain and hail also fell on Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday, causing a major fire at Ghaleelah Basic School.
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Since I arrived February last year I have not really experienced the rain. I hope this weekend or the next few days. I would see the real rain!
Jerry
Dubai,UAE
Posted: January 07, 2008, 14:27
I think the peoples' recent prayers for the rainfall initiated by the rulers have been answered well.
Rajan
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: January 07, 2008, 13:50
Wonderful weather in Dubai
Maryam
Dubai,UAE
Posted: January 07, 2008, 13:26
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