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UAE weather: Rain and hail reported in Al Ain, despite temperatures soaring up to 49.2°C

The Met Office forecasts cloudy skies over the eastern regions of the UAE this weekend

Last updated: June 28, 2025 | 17:21

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Dubai: Rain was reported this evening in the UAE over parts of Al Ain.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), light to moderate rain was reported over Malaqit in Al Ain this evening.

An orange and yellow alert was issued over parts of Al Ain as heavy rain was reported over Khatm Al Shiklah and Malaqit.

Residents can expect rain over the eastern regions of the country over this weekend, according to the forecast by the NCM.

The highest temperature recorded today was 49.2 degree Celsius in Sweihan, Al Ain. And the lowest temperature recorded was 24.6 degree Celsius in Jabel Al Heben (Fujairah) and Barakah 2 (Al Dhafra Region).

The forecast for this weekend states humid conditions every night, which will continue the next morning – especially over some coastal areas.

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.