Rain continues to pour over Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, more showers expected this week across UAE
NCM issues orange and yellow alert due to clouds till 8.30pm and the sea will be rough
Dubai: Rain continued to pour in different parts of the UAE on Sunday with more showers expected the rest of the week.
According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), partly cloudy to cloudy conditions prevailed across the UAE, especially in coastal, northern and eastern parts of the country, such as Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Earlier today, rain was reported in parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain.
The NCM issued yellow and amber alerts as cloud activity is expected to continue till 8.30pm.
Abu Dhabi Police warned drivers to be careful on the roads. In a social media post, they asked drivers to exercise caution due to the rainy weather and follow the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
More rain and cloud activity is expected till Thursday.
More showers are expected on Monday and Tuesday in coastal, northern and eastern areas. On Wednesday, showers are expected in scattered areas of the country. On Thursday, residents in eastern and southern areas such as Fujairah and Abu Dhabi are expected to experience cloudy skies and rain.
Humidity is expected to be high in the mornings and winds are expected to repeatedly blow at a speed of 15 –25 km/h, reaching up to 45 km/h at times, and causing dusty conditions at times.
If you have plans to visit the beach, the conditions in the Arabian Gulf are expected to be rough.