Pictures: Hail, rain and dust storm hit UAE, all in a week

UAE officials urge people to stay away from valleys, wadis which are prone to flash floods

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Hail and heavy to moderate rain hit parts of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah on Wednesday.
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Fujairah and other parts of the country were hit by heavy rain this week, causing flash flooding in some areas.
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Valleys around the Dibba-Masafi Road were flooded as a result of heavy rains today afternoon.
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Hailstorms have hit the UAE for the second time in two weeks. Videos posted on official weather channels of the UAE show ice falling in Sharjah's Kalba.
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Hail hit parts of Sharjah on Tuesday evening.
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The NCM has also issued a safety warning, urging people to stay away from wadis or valleys that are prone to flash floods during rains.
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Strong winds and dust storms were reported in some parts of the UAE on Wednesday afternoon, including parts of Dubai and Sharjah.
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In its daily weather forecast, the NCM had predicted that moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds at the speed of 10 – 20, reaching 35 km/h at times, will blow dust across the country.
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Strong winds will cause dust to blow across the country and may reduce visibility at times. Above, Sandstorm in Sharjah..
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