Thursday’s Rain in Dubai Will Be “Totally Different” Says NCM
A representative from the office shared extensive details about the thunderstorm expected to hit the UAE tomorrow
Heavy showers and unstable weather conditions are predicted across the UAE on Thursday, May 2. However, the rains are not expected to be as severe as the storm that hit the country earlier on April 16, according to an official from the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
Thursday’s Rain in Dubai Will Be “Totally Different” Says NCM
Speaking to Bazaar Arabia, the representative said that cloud formation coming from the west of the country, from Abu Dhabi, will begin and reach coastal areas such as Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman by Thursday morning.
“These clouds will be associated with moderate to heavy rain and hail,” the official said.
Hailstorms are expected in eastern and northern areas, such as Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Lightning and thunder are also expected to hit the country.
On Friday and Saturday, the amount of clouds will decrease with a chance of showers over southern areas, such as parts of Abu Dhabi.
When asked about whether the conditions are going to be as intense as the storm the UAE recently faced on April 16, the official said, “This is totally different. It’s less in terms of intensity and the time the convective (rain-bearing) clouds and rain will stay. Before, it was continuous rain for six hours but this one will take place for two to one hour.”
You also may want to dress for chilly weather as a significant drop in temperatures is expected on May 2. However, mercury is expected to rise back up on May 3.
Due to the unstable weather conditions, UAE public and private sector workers have been advised to work from home where possible on Thursday and Friday.
Dubai Media Office also shared a list of civil entities to contact in case you need urgent assistance.
Heaviest Rain in The UAE in 75 Years: A New Record Was Set in April 2024
Stormy weather with thunder, rain, and hail hit the UAE in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16 with long-term residents of the country wondering if the showers were unprecedented.
UAE authorities confirmed that the downpours from late Monday, April 15 through Tuesday night were the heaviest in 75 years, surpassing any recorded precipitation since data collection began in 1949.
The weather bureau recorded the highest rainfall in the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain, reaching 254 mm in less than 24 hrs.
The Emirates encountered numerous challenges due to the severe weather conditions, yet officials and citizens united to prioritise the safety of everyone.
Unstable weather conditions impacted the country from Monday, April 15 due to an extension of a “low surface pressure,” the NCM reported. Two waves of unstable weather moved across the country on April 16.
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