Heavy rain and thunderstorms in UAE: Live weather, traffic updates, and safety tips

Travellers flying from the UAE are being urged to plan ahead as unstable weather continues across parts of the country, potentially affecting airport operations and flight schedules.

Airlines including Emirates, Flydubai, Air Arabia and Etihad Airways, along with airport authorities, have issued advisories warning passengers to check flight updates before heading to the airport.

If you’ve passed through Dubai Metro stations like OnPassive recently, you may have spotted sturdy barriers set up at the entrances as heavy rain and strong winds approach. These aren’t just temporary measures, they’re part of a carefully planned response shaped by lessons from one of the UAE’s most significant weather events.

The lowest temperature recorded across the UAE this morning was 12°C at Jais Mountain (Ras Al Khaimah) at 06:15 UAE local time.

• Weather highlights for today:

• Morning low: 12°C at Jais Mountain

• Expected highs: Around 31°C in coastal areas, 33°C inland

Temperatures are forecast to gradually decline later in the week

The UAE is set to experience continued unstable weather, with rainfall, strong winds and reduced visibility expected across parts of the country before conditions gradually ease into the next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

In its latest bulletin, the NCM said the country remains under the influence of a surface and upper-air low-pressure system, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy conditions accompanied by convective clouds and rainfall of varying intensity over scattered areas.

Authorities have issued a series of tips, warnings, and safety alerts, urging residents to exercise caution as rough seas and reduced visibility continue before conditions gradually improve later in the week.

Click to see the latest alerts and safety tips.

According to the NCM, one further wave is expected before conditions begin to ease on Saturday, and authorities are encouraging the public to remain prepared and cautious through Friday, March 27.

The Dubai Media Office has shared that the Dubai Civil Defense General Directorate is carrying out major field operations to manage current weather conditions. Operating under an integrated operational plan, these efforts focus on enhancing response speed while ensuring the safety of both lives and property.

Through coordinated actions and proactive measures, Dubai Civil Defense continues to uphold its commitment to protecting residents and minimising the impact of adverse weather across the emirate.

The Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a safety alert as the emirate experiences rainy and adverse weather conditions. Residents and motorists are urged to exercise caution and follow the safety guidelines:

• Drive carefully and adhere to all traffic instructions

• Slow down and maintain safe distances on wet roads

• Avoid flood-prone areas, torrents, and water accumulation zones

• Stay away from the sea and beaches during unstable weather

The police emphasised that “every drop of rain strengthens our dedication to serving you.”

For assistance:

• Emergency: 999

• Non-emergency: 901

Authorities urge the public to stay alert and prioritise safety during the ongoing weather.