The UAE could be set for several days of rain showers as the colder weather continues.
Heavy rain fell across Dubai on Monday with experts warning more could be on the way across the UAE over the coming days. Downpours hit communities in the Al Qudra Road area of the emirate with lighter to moderate showers reported in Jebel Ali, Hessa Street and in the city's Downtown region.
Light rain also fell in parts of Abu Dhabi on Monday morning including Kizad, Al Rahbah and Ghanadhah. Light showers were also reported as taking place on the Emirates Road in Sharjah.
In its five-day forecast bulletin published on Monday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) cautioned of rain in certain parts of the country over the next few days. The centre on Monday warned of a “probability of light rainfall over some coastal and northern areas”.
It also said conditions could be humid by night and into Tuesday morning over some internal areas with a probability of mist formation. Similar conditions are expected into Tuesday, with the NCM predicting potentially cloudy weather over some northern and eastern areas with a “probability of light rainfall”.
It will again be expected to be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas with a “probability of fog and mist formation”.
North-westerly to north-easterly winds sweeping down from the Gulf are also expected to pick up over the next few days reaching speeds of up to 40kph.
Temperatures in the major cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai are expected to reach highs of 25ºC and hit lows of 15ºC from Monday to Wednesday
Fog has caused delays on the roads over the past week. Authorities on Friday cut speed limits on several roads in Abu Dhabi, with red alerts issued in some areas. Similar conditions affected motorists on Wednesday.
Heavy rain and showers across Abu Dhabi – in pictures
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Heavy rain lashed parts of Abu Dhabi on January 3. Victor Besa / The National -
A late afternoon downpour in the city centre. Victor Besa / The National -
People caught by the rain try to stay dry. Victor Besa / The National -
In some areas, people braved showers to carry on with their business. Victor Besa / The National -
A man covers his head in a bid to stay dry. Victor Besa / The National -
Rain fell across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other emirates as weather warnings for high winds and rough seas were issued. Victor Besa / The National -
People watch the rain at an office tower. Victor Besa / The National -
A late afternoon downpour in the city. Victor Besa / The National -
A late afternoon downpour in the city. Victor Besa / The National -
A late afternoon downpour in the city. Victor Besa / The National
