The UAE is bracing for more rain in the upcoming days following a heavy downpour in Al Ain last Friday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) released footage showing motorists battling against the rainfall in the UAE’s Garden City.
As a safety measure, Abu Dhabi Police temporarily reduced the speed limit on the Dubai to Al Ain Road from 140kph to 120kph. They encouraged drivers to exercise caution due to the weather conditions.
The NCM’s five-day forecast indicates additional rainfall is expected on Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and Monday, particularly in the eastern regions of the Emirates. This prediction comes amid a period of unpredictable weather in the UAE, marked by high temperatures, humidity, and intermittent spells of fog and rain.
Despite the damp conditions, Al Ain registered the country’s highest temperature on Friday, hitting a sweltering 49°C. The weather over the next five days is expected to remain hot in Abu Dhabi with temperatures hovering around mid-40ºC. In contrast, slightly lower temperatures are predicted in Dubai.
Meanwhile, Fujairah offers some relief from the scorching sun. The temperature there is forecasted to reach 36°C from Saturday through Tuesday, with a slight increase to 39°C by Wednesday.