Residents reach for their umbrellas in Al Ain. Photo: The National
Residents reach for their umbrellas in Al Ain. Photo: The National
Residents reach for their umbrellas in Al Ain. Photo: The National
Residents reach for their umbrellas in Al Ain. Photo: The National

UAE weather: heavy rain in Sharjah with more dust storms forecast


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Sharjah was hit by heavy rain on Saturday afternoon as the UAE braced for several more days of wet weather.

Further rainfall was reported in Al Dhafra, a large desert region of Abu Dhabi.

The NCM's five-day bulletin forecasts rain and dusty weather until at least Wednesday.

The forecast comes after downpours in the the Northern Emirates on Friday evening.

Footage shared by the NCM showed wadis overflowing with water as drivers contended with slippery conditions.

Moderate to heavy rain was recorded in Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.

Abu Dhabi Police reminded motorists to take care when driving in wet weather.

"Abu Dhabi Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to the rainy weather and to follow the changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive Safely," the force said in a message on social media on Saturday afternoon.

More dust storms to come

Strong winds of up to 40 kilometres per hour could cause dust storms, leading to more bouts of low visibility for days to come.

Despite the unsettled conditions, temperatures will remain high on Saturday and into next week.

The mercury will rise to 47°C in some parts of Abu Dhabi.

Cloudy conditions will be accompanied by a drop in temperatures in Fujairah, which will see highs of 36°C.

Dust storms in the UAE - in pictures

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is shrouded on Monday as dusty conditions linger on. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is shrouded on Monday as dusty conditions linger on. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A road sign cautions over sandy weather in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A road sign cautions over sandy weather in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A hazy start to the day on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A hazy start to the day on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi on an unsettled morning in the capital. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Louvre Abu Dhabi on an unsettled morning in the capital. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Abu Dhabi faced more dusty weather on Monday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Abu Dhabi faced more dusty weather on Monday. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Poor visibility along Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Poor visibility along Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Sand storms reduced visibility in Abu Dhabi, with large buildings barely visible in the thick haze. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sand storms reduced visibility in Abu Dhabi, with large buildings barely visible in the thick haze. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Reduced visibility along the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Reduced visibility along the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A sandstorm reduces visibility in the capital. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A sandstorm reduces visibility in the capital. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Sandstorm affecting visibility in the capital. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sandstorm affecting visibility in the capital. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Qasr Al Watan covered in dust, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Qasr Al Watan covered in dust, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Dust storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dust storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dust storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dust storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Reduced visibility during a dust storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Reduced visibility during a dust storm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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