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Watch: Light rains hit some parts of UAE; orange alert issued for dust, wind

The met cautioned against a decline in horizontal visibility which may drop to less than 3000 metres at times over internal areas

Published: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 7:19 AM

Updated: Mon 19 Aug 2024, 12:07 PM

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Light rains were scattered over the eastern parts of the country today, August 19. Scattered rainfall took place over some roads in Fujairah, as shared by Storm Centre.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had forecast that there is a chance of rainfall over the east coast on Monday due to the appearance of low clouds

Videos posted by Storm Centre today show heavy drizzles and light rains in the country's eastern coast.

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Watch the videos below, as shared by Storm Centre:

An orange alert has also been issued by NCM as dusty and windy conditions continue. The weather department issued an orange alert for fresh winds reaching 40kmph causing blowing dust and sand.

The met cautioned against a decline in horizontal visibility which may drop to less than 3000 metres at times over internal areas, until 11am today.

Photo: X/NCM

Photo: X/NCM

In a post on X, Abu Dhabi Police called on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility brought about by the dust. Drivers are urged not to use their phones while driving so they don't get distracted while driving.

NCM also issued a yellow alert for fresh winds reaching 40kmph and rough sea in the Oman sea and Arabian Gulf with wave reaching six feet until 1pm today.

Photo:X/NCM

Photo:X/NCM

On Sunday, the weather department also issued a yellow alert for fresh to strong winds at times reaching 50kmph causing blowing dust and sand.

Most residents can expect a partly cloudy day today which could get fully cloudy at times over some southern and eastern areas. It might rain over the east coast due to the appearance of low clouds.

Temperatures will reach up to to 43ºC and 41ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Mercury can go as low as 26ºC in the mountains.

Light to moderate winds, freshening at times, are expected to blow in the country, causing dust and sand especially in the northern and eastern areas.

The sea will be slight to moderate becoming rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.

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