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UAE weather: Rains expected today; residents warned against swimming due to rough seas

The authority urged people to follow up on official NCM reports and avoid spreading any rumours

Published: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 7:30 AM

Updated: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 7:37 AM

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As residents across the UAE enjoy their long weekend during the National Day holidays, the weather seems to be cooperating as it eases into the cooler season with lower temperatures and the chance of rains in parts of the country today.

As per the National Centre of Meteorology, low clouds are set to appear over scattered areas of the country with a probability of light rainfall on Sunday.

The NCM earlier predicted in a forecast the chances of light rainfall from November 30 until December 3, cautioning residents and visitors in case they head outdoors during the celebratory period.

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The weather today will be partly cloudy in general, with moderate to fresh winds blowing, strong at times especially over the sea, causing dusty condition on land.

The NCM issued orange and yellow alerts for rough seas with conditions expected to be very rough to rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough at times in Oman Sea.

Residents have been warned of hazardous conditions near the sea and have been advised to comply with authorities. They have also been urged to be on the lookout in case of outdoor activities in these coastal areas.

The met also put out an advisory, warning residents against swimming or diving in the sea due to the rough conditions and to refrain from going to the sea or taking part in any marine activities.

The authority also urged people to follow up on official NCM reports and avoid spreading any rumours.

Temperatures today are expected to drop to a low of 9°C in mountainous parts of the country and reach a high of 25°C in internal areas.

Humidity levels will drop to a low of 15 per cent in mountainous areas and reach a high of 85 per cent in internal and coastal regions of the UAE.

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