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UAE weather alert: Heavy rainfall reported over Dubai, Al Ain and Al Dhafra

The Met Office also forecast an increase in temperatures today, July 21

Last updated: July 21, 2025 | 17:00

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported rain over Al Ain this afternoon.

According to the NCM, light to heavy rain was reported over Margham, Al Qudra, Saih Al Salem and Al Lisailli in Dubai. Moderate to heavy rain was also reported over Al Faqa, Um Al Zumoul and over Khatm Al Shiklah in Al Ain.

The NCM also issued an orange and yellow alert for convective clouds over parts of the country including Al Ain and Al Dhafra region. Residents in these regions can expect rainfall to continue today, despite an increase in temperatures.

The NCM forecast also states there will be a slight increase in temperatures today.

The highest temperature recorded today was 49.8 degrees Celsius in Saih Al Salam, Dubai, despite rainfall in the region. Meanwhile, the lowest temperature recorded today was 26.5 degrees Celsius in Al Farfar, Fujairah.

The NCM also issued an alert advising residents to take precautions during these weather conditions. The alert states, "Precautions should be taken during strong convective cloud activity associated with rainfall and strong descending wind over some internal areas."

"Loose objects and weak structures may become hazardous due to the strong winds and can reduce horizzontal visibility, please stay away from areas of accumulated rain."

Humid conditions are forecast to continue tonight and on Tuesday, July 22, over some coastal and internal areas with a probability of mist formation.

Light to moderate winds can be expected today across th3e country, with speeds reaching up to 40 km/hr.

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.