Rain in Al Ain on April 16.
Rain in Al Ain on April 16. Image Credit: ncm.ae

Dubai: Heavy to moderate rainfall hit parts of Al Ain on Tuesday evening. According to the Met Office, cloudy conditions are expected to continue tonight.

The National Center of Meteorology issued a red and amber alert, indicating clouds over the southwestern parts of the UAE. 

Meanwhile other parts of the country saw extremely humid weather. According to the NCM, relative humidity this week is expected to reach 85 to 90 per cent, averaging close to 50 per cent through the day.

Maximum temperature was recorded at 49.1°C on Tuesday afternoon. The reading is similar to temperature readings over the past three weeks, with temperature highs in internal areas nearing 50°C.

Meanwhile, temperature highs in coastal areas, such as Dubai, have been crossing 46°C, over the past few weeks.

Cloudy and dusty conditions are expected in Al Ain and surrounding regions from Wednesday to Friday, according to the NCM.