UAE weather: Residents alerted of heavy rain, dust storm in some areas

UAE weather: Residents alerted of heavy rain, dust storm in some areas

Last week, UAE residents experienced pleasant weather as temperatures significantly dropped , thunderstorms, and some unexpected . After enjoying a week of cool temperatures, UAE residents can expect heavy rain and dust storm next week, as forecasted by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

“The country is currently affected by the influence of a surface low-pressure system originating from the Southwest, accompanied by an extension of an upper air depression and a westerly trough. This weather phenomenon brings clouds moving from the West,” the weather department said.

The forecast for Sunday and Monday suggests partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with a chance of rainfall, potentially heavy in certain Northern, Eastern, and coastal areas. Temperatures to decrease by Monday, particularly in western regions.

Winds are expected to shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, ranging from light to moderate, occasionally becoming fresh, especially in cloudy conditions, leading to blowing dust and sand.

Sea conditions are forecasted to range from slight to moderate, occasionally becoming rough in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.

According to authorities, the is equivalent to the rain received by the UAE three decades ago. The country was poured heavily, with employees being asked to work from home and schools switching to remote learning.

UAE conducted 27 cloud seeding operations between February 11 to 15, targeting clouds with favourable conditions, characterised by strong updrafts and high humidity. These missions aimed to enhance rainfall in the country.