Look it's raining in the UAE: Dubai and Sharjah residents welcome change in weather

Rains across the emirates signal that winter is in full swing in the UAE

Last updated: December 26, 2022 | 19:40

Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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Scattered rains lashed parts of Dubai on the first working day of the week after Christmas. Maximum temperatures in the mountainous regions will be 20 to 15°C.

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Showers along with lightning and thunder were also reported from Sharjah. A good idea when on the road when it's pouring is to slow down - it's easier for accidents to occur when patches of road are wet and slippery.

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Snap shots of wet weather from Dubai roads. Minimum temperatures will fall to as low as 8 to 9°C, this week.

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People enjoy an overcast day at Dubai beach.

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Grocery delivery guy covers his head as he makes his rounds in Dubai. Many parts of the emirate saw heavy showers.

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Residents use umbrella's to protect themselves from rain in Dubai. Some parts of UAE are gearing up for another day of rainfall tomorrow.

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Come rain or shine, UAE's delivery men will stay on the roads. Neither rain nor shine can stop these riders from their mission.

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With blue-grey skies and a healthy dollop of rain, Dubai really is at its most picturesque and makes for amazing Insta-worthy shots.

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A pedestrian crosses a road in Dubai with puddles of rain water.

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Cloudy skies are expected to continue for UAE residents this week.

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The city was cloudy and wet as people continued about their daily activities driving more cautiously. Earlier, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a yellow warning indicating clouds in the western parts of the country.

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Grey clouds gathered creating a cozy vibe and cool afternoon in Dubai after the rain.

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A flooded road in Dubai after the heavy rain on Monday. According to the NCM forecast for Monday: "...the amount of clouds will increase gradually over scattered areas of the country accompanied by some convective clouds associated with rainfall."

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Temperatures across the country have also dropped this week

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Slow down when driving on a rainy day - it's tougher than it looks. If you are driving in low visibility conditions, you must turn your headlights on.

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Snap shots of wet weather from Dubai roads.

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With blue-grey skies and a healthy dollop of rain, Dubai really is at its most picturesque.

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Slow down when driving on a rainy day - it's tougher than it looks.

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