A weather alert has been issued warning of rough seas off the UAE’s western coast on Monday followed by thunder and lightning starting early on Wednesday.
Temperatures are expected to drop across the country through Wednesday and Thursday with rainfall varying in intensity in different emirates, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.
Wind speeds are expected to would reach 70km per hour with blustery conditions causing swirling dust and sand to reduce visibility, the centre said.
The unstable weather would persist until Thursday with rainfall continuing in the eastern areas and cloudy conditions in inland areas.
Temperatures are set to drop with highs of 26°C and lows ranging between 14°C to 16°C forecast for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, according to BBC Weather.
The country is recovering from flooding caused by torrential rain last week that resulted in cancellation of after school activities and a disruption of flights.
Flash floods were reported in the wadis when rains lashed the country on November 10. The rain brought traffic to a standstill on waterlogged city roads, trees were uprooted and buildings battered by high winds.
The downpour triggered leakages and damaged the roof inside the Dubai Mall resulting in water streaming into shops and in the car park area.
Authorities issued several warnings asking people to take extra precautions when driving.
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Heavy rain in Dubai on November 10, 2019. Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Fencing comes down as dark clouds and rain batter Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Abu Dhabi residents look out to see as the rain begins to fall. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Faqeet in Fujairah under storm clouds. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Road workers clear the street from flying debris from the strong winds in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Pedestrians protect themselves from the elements during the strong winds and light showers in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Wind in Abu Dhabi. Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Rain and hail reported in Warqa. Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Rain in Dubai. Satish Kumar for The National -
Beach goers sheltering from the rain. Leslie Pableo for The National -
Collapsed lampost near the Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Gerald George for The National -
A flag comes partly free from a building as dark clouds and rain batter the Abu Dhabi coast on Sunday November 10, 2019. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road during the rain in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
A mother with her child during the rain in the Discovery Gardens area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Traffic goes through water logged street after heavy rain in Dubai Internet City. Pawan Singh / The National -
Roads were becoming treacherous across the UAE on November 10, 2019 as rain set in across the country. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Dark clouds and rain batter the Abu Dhabi coast on November 10, 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
A walker surveys the storm. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Abu Dhabi residents watch the storm as it approaches. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The rain begins to fall in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Boats moored in Abu Dhabi as the rain begins to fall. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Earth collapses in the eastern region of the UAE. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Sharjah suffered early on. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Warnings have been issued to drivers. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Road conditions deteriorted quickly. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
The storm brewing. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre -
Wadi al-Ajili suffered heavy rainfall. Courtesy Twitter/ @Storm_centre
