The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a 4-day rain alert for the UAE, spanning from November 15 to 18. This comes on the heels of 28 consecutive days of rain in the country. On November 15, the weather is anticipated to be cloudy, with evening rains in the forecast. Thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall are expected on Thursday and Friday, particularly in the east, north, and coastal areas. Saturday will see an easing of the weather, with partly cloudy conditions persisting and forecasted rains in the east.
Notably, the UAE experienced its lowest temperature of the season on Monday, dropping to less than 10°C in Rakna, Al Ain. Other areas, including Dubai’s Al Marmoom and Lahbab, recorded their lowest temperatures of 13°C on the same day. According to the NCM’s five-day weather forecast, temperatures are expected to decrease further on Thursday.
The recent weather pattern follows a month-long period of heavy rains, thunderstorms, and hail from October 14 to November 10. This resulted in flooded valleys and streets, with waterfalls cascading off the mountains. Last weekend marked the first dry one in four weeks. Despite being in the midst of the rainy season, NCM experts note that the showers have been heavier than usual.
