• Water on the roads in Kalba after early-morning rain that lasted about 30 minutes. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Water on the roads in Kalba after early-morning rain that lasted about 30 minutes. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Grand Mosque in Fujairah under heavy clouds. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Grand Mosque in Fujairah under heavy clouds. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Cloudy conditions on Fujairah city beach. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Cloudy conditions on Fujairah city beach. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The mountains in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The mountains in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People take photos of the hazy skyline in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    People take photos of the hazy skyline in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Poor visibility along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Poor visibility along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Etihad Towers, Conrad Hotel, Grand Hyatt and Bar Al Qasr amid the overcast weather in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Etihad Towers, Conrad Hotel, Grand Hyatt and Bar Al Qasr amid the overcast weather in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A cloudy start to the day in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A cloudy start to the day in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • People in Dubai were greeted by grey skies on Tuesday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People in Dubai were greeted by grey skies on Tuesday morning. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The National Centre of Meteorology urged motorists to take care as dusty conditions caused poor visibility. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The National Centre of Meteorology urged motorists to take care as dusty conditions caused poor visibility. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • It was a hazy start to the day in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    It was a hazy start to the day in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The cloudy weather comes amid an unsettled start to the summer. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The cloudy weather comes amid an unsettled start to the summer. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Cloud cover in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Cloud cover in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The NCM also said the public should stay away from wadis and avoid going to the sea, amid rough conditions. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The NCM also said the public should stay away from wadis and avoid going to the sea, amid rough conditions. Antonie Robertson / The National

Rain in Abu Dhabi and Dubai after dust alert issued


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Rain fell across the UAE on Tuesday after an alert was issued over dusty conditions.

The National Centre of Meteorology shared footage of challenging driving conditions during downpours in Dubai and Sharjah.

The weather centre reported rainfall in Hatta in Dubai and parts of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain from late morning into early afternoon.

Police in Abu Dhabi earlier issued a safety plea to motorists after dusty weather caused low visibility on Tuesday morning.

Drivers were asked to take care during the high winds and dust for "your safety and the safety of others".

Abu Dhabi Police reminded the public not to take videos of the hazy weather or use their phones when behind the wheel.

The National Centre of Meteorology released a similar warning as people woke up to overcast skies in the Emirates.

The weather centre called on drivers to "slow down and leave a space between vehicles" during period of reduced visibility.

The NCM also said the public should stay away from wadis and avoid going to the sea, amid rough conditions.

The weather centre issued a further alert over the prospect of dust storms over the next 24 hours.

It said wind speeds could reach 60mph, helping to kick up dust and sand to impact visibility.

In its notice, people across the country were told to 'be aware' of blustery and dusty conditions when outdoors.

Rain was recorded in Al Ain on Tuesday morning and overnight in Fujairah as an unsettled start to the summer continued.

People in Ajman reported strong winds on Monday while heavy rain fell in Sharjah.

Thunder and rain are forecast for the UAE and Oman in the coming days.

A weather front from Pakistan and northern India is expected to reach Muscat on Tuesday and will arrive in Dubai and Abu Dhabi early on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Oman's meteorology centre warned of rainfall and possible flooding.

Heavy rainfall is expected in Fujairah on Tuesday and Wednesday, when temperatures will drop to 29°C.

The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology said rainfall and lower temperatures are expected to extend to coastal and western areas.

Light to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunder at times is expected in some areas.

Moderate to strong winds will blow dust, leading to poor visibility.

Rain in the UAE — in pictures

  • A man rides his bicycle during a brief downpour in the Mussaffah industrial area in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A man rides his bicycle during a brief downpour in the Mussaffah industrial area in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Rain fell in Abu Dhabi as unsettled summer weather continued across the country. Victor Besa / The National
    Rain fell in Abu Dhabi as unsettled summer weather continued across the country. Victor Besa / The National
  • The National Centre of Meteorology issued a forecast for rain in the morning, accompanied by strong winds that could reach 45 kilometres per hour. Victor Besa / The National
    The National Centre of Meteorology issued a forecast for rain in the morning, accompanied by strong winds that could reach 45 kilometres per hour. Victor Besa / The National
  • Abu Dhabi is expected to have a maximum temperature of 42°C in the next few days. Victor Besa / The National
    Abu Dhabi is expected to have a maximum temperature of 42°C in the next few days. Victor Besa / The National
  • Low clouds hung over Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Pawan Singh / The National
    Low clouds hung over Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Temperatures hovered at around 36ºC in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Temperatures hovered at around 36ºC in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Updated: July 26, 2022, 2:25 PM