UAE weather alert: Rainfall reported in Dubai and Al Dhafra today

The Met Office forecasts a decrease in temperatures on Wednesday, July 23

Last updated: July 22, 2025 | 17:12

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a yellow weather alert for convective clouds until 8pm, today.

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Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM), reported rainfall over parts of the country today. A yellow alert for convective clouds was also issued, across parts of the country.

According to NCM, light to moderate rain was reported over Margham in Dubai. Light to moderate rainfall was also reported over North of Madinat Zayed, South of Bu Humrah, and over Asab in Al Dhafra region.

According to the alert, “a chance of convective cloud formation associated with rainfall and fresh to strong winds at times causing blowing dust,” will be seen over some eastern and southern regions.

The forecast also states these weather conditions will begin from 2.30pm until 8pm on Tuesday, July 22.

Residents across parts of Al Ain, Al Dhafra were advised to exercise caution by the Abu Dhabi Police. The alert called on motorists to “exercise caution due to the rainy weather and to follow the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive safely.”

The NCM forecast also states humid weather conditions tonight, which will continue until Wednesday, July 23, morning over some coastal areas -- causing fog or mist formations.

The highest temperature reported today was 49.6 degrees Celsius in Mezaira, Al Dhafra Region, despite the rain. The lowest temperature, on the other hand, was 24.6 degrees Celsius in Al Heben Mountain in Fujairah, this morning.

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Dusty skies are also forecast for today, as wind speeds are expected to reach up to 40 km/hr, during the daytime causing blowing dust.

According to the NCM, residents can experience a decrease in temperatures tomorrow, July 23.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.