Temperatures dipped sharply across the UAE on Monday as heavy rain, thunder, and lightning swept through multiple emirates, with forecasters warning the wet weather is not going away anytime soon.
The National Center of Meteorology said the disturbance stems from atmospheric instability and westward cloud movement that produced cumulonimbus formations at varying intervals across the country. Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah were among the areas that received rainfall Monday morning, with intensities ranging from light showers to heavy downpours.
The NCM said intermittent rain of varying intensity is expected to persist in many parts of the country through Friday. On Tuesday, western, eastern, coastal, and island areas are all in the forecast, with clouds tracking northward and eastward before reaching Al Ain by nightfall. A fresh band of clouds is then expected to push in from the west toward Al Dhafra and Abu Dhabi after midnight.
Wednesday will see continued rainfall across various parts of the country, with showers during the day expected to concentrate over eastern areas and Al Ain by evening before chances ease later at night. Thursday morning carries minimal rain probability, though precipitation may pick up again in the afternoon — targeting northern and eastern zones and Al Ain — before expanding toward coastal areas, islands, and western regions by nightfall.
Friday rounds out the week with a reduced but not absent chance of rain, starting over islands and coastal zones before potentially spreading further inland.
The coldest reading recorded Monday morning was 12.4°C at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah at 7:00 a.m.
With cumulonimbus clouds active across the country, the NCM called on the public to take precautions both on land and at sea. Drivers were advised to turn on headlights in low-visibility conditions, keep clear of flood-prone and water-pooled areas, and stay away from open or elevated ground during thunderstorms. The center also flagged the hazard of downdrafts, which can launch debris into the air and drastically cut horizontal visibility. Residents were separately warned against swimming, diving, or any maritime activity while seas remain rough.
