Rain and thunder have hit parts of the UAE, with the Northern Emirates most affected, the National Centre of Meteorology said. Rain was also reported in the Shaam and Jazirah Al Hamra areas of Ras Al Khaimah and parts of Fujairah on Sunday.
Parts of Dubai also experienced a heavy downpour on Sunday afternoon, with spectators at the annual UAE Swat Challenge rushing to find shelter from the deluge.
Videos posted to Storm Centre, a social media channel that tracks the UAE's weather, also showed thunder and dark clouds approaching the Ras Al Khaimah coast. Others showed 4x4s navigating roads during the downpour.
The NCM had warned of a chance of rain, cautioning residents to expect "rainfall of different intensities" in some "northern, eastern and coastal areas".
It also cautioned of winds of up to 45kph kicking up dust, with rough seas expected in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman.
Temperatures remain cool, dropping to a chilly 4.7°C on Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, at 5.30am on Sunday.
The NCM said it will be fair to partly cloudy on Monday and humid by night, with a "probability of mist formation over some internal areas" on Tuesday morning, and "a probability of fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal areas".
Heavy rain was last reported in the UAE just several weeks ago.
There were downpours across Dubai on January 13, hitting communities around Al Qudra Road and Jebel Ali, Hessa Street and Downtown Dubai.
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
