Rain clouds over Dubai. The National Centre of Meteorology warned of showers in parts of the UAE on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National
Rain clouds over Dubai. The National Centre of Meteorology warned of showers in parts of the UAE on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National
Rain clouds over Dubai. The National Centre of Meteorology warned of showers in parts of the UAE on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National
Rain clouds over Dubai. The National Centre of Meteorology warned of showers in parts of the UAE on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE weather: Light rain and decrease in temperatures forecast


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The UAE weather bureau on Sunday forecast light rain in parts of the country and a decrease in temperatures.

The National Centre of Meteorology said maximum temperatures could reach 30°C and sink as low as 12°C.

It also warned winds could reach speeds of up to 60kph, kicking up dust and sandstorms, and cutting visibility across the country.

"[It will be] dusty and partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some areas, with light rainfall during the daytime," the NCM said.

"The sea will be very rough in the Arabian Gulf and rough to very rough in the Oman Sea."

The NCM said, however, it expected temperatures to creep back up on Monday.

Strong winds and the threat of dust clouds are also expected to persist until the middle of the week.

Cloudy Sunday in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • People enjoy the cooler weather along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    People enjoy the cooler weather along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Friends take photos against a cloudy sky
    Friends take photos against a cloudy sky
  • A light breeze made temperatures feel even cooler
    A light breeze made temperatures feel even cooler
  • ADNOC headquarters on a rare cloudy day in the capital
    ADNOC headquarters on a rare cloudy day in the capital
  • A cat enjoys a walk along the Corniche
    A cat enjoys a walk along the Corniche
  • A man feeds pigeons as he enjoys the cooler weather
    A man feeds pigeons as he enjoys the cooler weather
  • Friends take photos on the Corniche
    Friends take photos on the Corniche
  • People wrap up warm to enjoy a stroll
    People wrap up warm to enjoy a stroll
  • All smiles as families enjoy the great outdoors
    All smiles as families enjoy the great outdoors
Updated: April 02, 2023, 10:32 AM