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Rain and hail hit parts of Dubai and Al Ain

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • Rain affected several areas of Dubai and Al Ain on Thursday, with hail reported west of Al Marmoom.
  • The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology forecast scattered rain, especially in eastern and southern areas, on Friday and Saturday.
  • Forecasters also warned of rising humidity, possible light fog and winds reaching up to 40 km/h.

Rain and hail swept parts of Dubai and Al Ain on Thursday, with showers reported across several areas and hail falling west of Al Marmoom.

In Dubai, rainfall reached Al Marmoom, Murqab, Al Lisaili and Al Habab. In Al Ain, rain was observed east of Al Shuwaib, in Al Heer, along the Al Shuwaib-Al Khazna road, and in Khatm Al Shikla and Saa.

The National Centre of Meteorology expects scattered rain to continue in parts of the UAE on Friday and Saturday, particularly across eastern and southern areas. Friday should remain fair to partly cloudy, although cumulus clouds may form during the afternoon and bring rain.

Humidity could rise from Friday night into Saturday morning in some coastal and inland areas, with a chance of light fog. Winds are expected to remain light to moderate but may strengthen at times, raising dust. They will blow from the southeast to northeast at 10 to 25 km/h, with gusts reaching 40 km/h. The Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman are expected to remain calm.

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