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Weather curbs outdoor activities

According to the forecaster at the Dubai Meteorological Office, up till 5pm yesterday, trace rains were recorded in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, whereas Dubai recorded 0.8mm rainfall, Sharjah 3.8mm, Fujairah 4.1mm, and Ras Al Khaimah 4.5mm. The maximum temperature recorded yesterday was 33 degrees C, while the humidity was 32 to 73 per cent.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a risk of isolated thundershowers are forecast for today mid-morning, and the coastal areas are expected to experience strong wind conditions. The expected ‘Shamal' today is likely to slightly bring down the maximum temperature to 31 degrees Centigrade, while the minimum temperature in the early hours is expected to be 24â Centigrade. Humidity between 40 to 90 per cent is expected today, and wind conditions are expected to continue on the stronger side.

Marine and airfield warnings connected to thunderstorms were issued yesterday; the airfield warning remaining in force till 8pm, whereas the marine warning was to be reviewed at midnight.

Heavy sandstorm hit Ras Al Khaimah on Wednesday and yesterday morning followed by heavy rain in the afternoon. The temperature dipped to a maximum of 20 degrees Celsius, below average.

The Al Nakheel area received heavy rainfall for about two hours, while areas of Al Jeer, Al Rams and old town of Ras Al Khaimah received moderate rainfall. The mountainous region of Burarat witnessed large runoffs of water on hillsides and slopes of the green mountains.

Rain was also reported along the coastal areas and in the vicinity of Mareidh and Sham. Road junctions and round-abouts in many low-lying areas and small streets were flooded with rainwater, though vehicular traffic remained unaffected

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