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Rain and hail hit UAE, more showers expected in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi

August 6, 2024
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The UAE has recently experienced a bout of heavy rains and hail, particularly along the Dubai-Al Ain Road and in the Masakin area of Al Ain. This wet spell, which includes light rain and heavy drizzles in various parts of the country, is expected to persist with more significant rainfall forecasted for Al Ain in the coming days.

According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Al Ain will likely see moderate to heavy rainfall, while Abu Dhabi may also experience some showers. A drop in temperatures by 2-3°C is anticipated across the UAE.

Dr. Ahmed Habib, a climate expert from the NCM, attributed this weather pattern to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) reaching the UAE. “We are under the extension of low pressure from the East in the surface and upper layers, and the ITCZ is moving to the North, bringing clouds from the Arabian Sea towards the UAE,” he explained in a Khaleej Times report.

Dr. Habib noted that Al Ain and its surrounding areas will see the most significant rainfall, with potential showers extending to Abu Dhabi. The East and South regions are expected to be the most affected, with this weather continuing until August 7.

The ITCZ, a low-pressure belt near the equator where trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet, is currently shifting northwards. This movement typically brings moist winds and triggers monsoons in India and Pakistan, which have experienced extreme rains this year.

Humidity levels in the UAE could drop to as low as 15 percent in the mountains, while coastal areas and islands might see humidity rise to 80 percent. Over the next few days, internal areas are expected to have temperatures between 43-47°C, and coastal areas will range from 30-42°C. Mountainous regions might see temperatures drop to around 25°C, with lows of about 28°C in internal areas. Temperatures are expected to rise again slightly after August 8.