UAE: More rainfall expected this evening as temperatures soar to 49.4°C

uae: more rainfall expected this evening as temperatures soar to 49.4°c

UAE: More rainfall expected this evening as temperatures soar to 49.4°C

The UAE is expected to receive more rainfall later in the evening of June 17 (Monday), according to experts at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Southeastern part of Abu Dhabi also saw rainfall on Sunday.

The NCM's weather bulletin stated, "Low clouds will appear on the Eastern coast areas, with a probability of some convective clouds forming by afternoon, which will be associated with rainfall over some Eastern and Southern areas of the country on Monday."

On the first day of Eid Al Adha, UAE recorded its highest temperature of the year, in Sweihan (Al Ain) in Abu Dhabi at 2:45pm. As per weather experts, the UAE is also likely to see increased rainfall and occasional hailstorm as the summer weather progresses.

With the country inching close to the third week of June, the UAE will transition into what is known as the ‘astronomical summer’ by the end of this week.

While the signs of summer are already evident in the UAE, the official start of the season is marked by the . This is the moment when one of Earth's poles is tilted closest to the Sun, a significant event in our annual calendar.

This marks the longest day in the UAE.

“On June 21, the country will experience the . Therefore, the air temperatures increase over most areas of the country. As summer begins, the mean temperatures increase approximately 2-3°C to the month of May,” Dr Ahmed Habib, a climate expert from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), earlier told Khaleej Times.

Following the summer solstice, daylight decreases gradually, initially reducing by just a few seconds to around a minute each day, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

This reduction becomes more visible by July and August, typically dropping by a few minutes per day. As we enter the autumnal equinox in late September, the daylight diminishes at an accelerated pace until day and night are once again in balance.

June 21 is typically the summer solstice, but the date can vary slightly depending on the year and time zone.

This variation, a testament to the unpredictability of our universe, occurs because the Earth's orbit around the sun is not perfectly aligned with our calendar year. Therefore, the summer solstice can fall on June 20, June 21, or June 22, leaving us in awe of the intricacies of our solar system.

In the UAE, the most intense summer phase usually begins mid-July and continues through the end of August. During this time, temperatures soar, humidity can reach up to 90 per cent, and dust storms from the desert may occur.

These storms can bring strong winds and sweeping hot sand clouds across the city.

Meanwhile, Habib pointed out that the UAE’s summer months officially span from June to September, with the summer season astronomically ending on September 22.

The much-anticipated Suhail star, a celestial beauty, appears in the third week of August, indicating the end of the peak summer heat. Its appearance is a signal of the country's transition into autumn, a season that brings relief from the intense summer.

OTHER NEWS

16 minutes ago

‘You want to be surgical’: How AI and big data are shaking up B2B marketing

17 minutes ago

A far-right Dutch politician who once railed against Islam now spends his time defending it

17 minutes ago

Cricket gods finally smiling on the Proteas

17 minutes ago

Bromley fixtures for League Two 2024-25 season

17 minutes ago

Full list of ice cream brands recalled amid listeria outbreak

17 minutes ago

Rio Ferdinand names three players he claims will WIN Euro 2024 for England if Gareth Southgate picks them to revive struggling side

17 minutes ago

Closing arguments starting in class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribers

17 minutes ago

Emma Raducanu v Jessica Pegula LIVE: Tennis score and latest updates from Eastbourne

17 minutes ago

Aristocrat Constance Marten and Mark Gordon will face retrial over death of baby

17 minutes ago

Woman arrested after vehicle crashes into special needs school

21 minutes ago

More than 50 workers to be laid off from Ontario Science Centre, union says

23 minutes ago

Long-awaited Arctic port and road project restarts with regulatory filings

23 minutes ago

City of Tshwane to recoup irregularly spent R246 million from officials

23 minutes ago

High-profile witness list grows in Reynolds, Higgins defamation trial

23 minutes ago

Deliveroo shares rise on reported takeover interest from US rival

23 minutes ago

Bryson DeChambeau suffers another setback despite US Open victory

23 minutes ago

Aileen Cannon Snaps at Jack Smith's Team in Court: 'No Hijacking'

23 minutes ago

Judge raps municipality for ignoring consumer’s plea

23 minutes ago

Regulate the use of cannabis in the workplace - lawyers

23 minutes ago

CDK dealer software unlikely to be restored before June end, memo says

23 minutes ago

Russia accused of flashing violent Ukraine war images on children’s TV channels

23 minutes ago

Janet Jackson to headline DStv Delicious’ 30-year festival

23 minutes ago

AO World posts £34m profit as the electrical retailer eyes double-digit growth

23 minutes ago

Orlando Pirates stars spotted training with Kaizer Chiefs players!

23 minutes ago

Wednesday's analyst calls: Stifel gets bullish on Tesla, FedEx seen rallying 40%

23 minutes ago

Ngcobo leads list of possible exits in Amakhosi shake-up

23 minutes ago

HSBC joins Barclays and NatWest in cutting mortgage rates - but will they keep going down?

23 minutes ago

The truth about avocados: Why they’re a no-go for dogs

23 minutes ago

Is Gareth Southgate the issue? YOUR COMMENTS during England's dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as 'walking pace' Three Lions win their Euro 2024 group

25 minutes ago

Bridgerton author defends major character's gender swap for Netflix series

25 minutes ago

Kevin Costner admits 'people are supposed to be together' and he's open to love

25 minutes ago

Ryan Gosling producing zombie caper I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale

26 minutes ago

2024 NBA mock draft: Who is going No. 1? Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr top final look

26 minutes ago

2024 NBA draft features another French revolution with four players on first-round board

26 minutes ago

Why the stakes are so high for Atlanta Hawks, who hold No. 1 pick in 2024 NBA draft

26 minutes ago

Meet shazza, the S’porean singer whose music has the attention of Coldplay’s Chris Martin and PM Wong

26 minutes ago

Tyre company manager fined $30k over corrupt dealing with Sats officer

26 minutes ago

Dutch need to copy Austria’s playbook and get aggressive

26 minutes ago

At Paris Olympics, women athletes finally reach parity

27 minutes ago

Shopping malls better adapt to modern times to avoid total death, serial entrepreneur says