iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
Navya Naveli Nanda's fashion pick for the occasion was a dazzling off-the-shoulder red dress
KT APPDOWNLOAD
UAE: Suhail star effect? Rains reported; temperatures to decrease
Celestial body's rise signals end of sweltering summer heat in ancient Arab Drour calendar
Hours after the Suhail star was spotted in the UAE skies, rains have lashed parts of the country.
The Emirates Astronomy Society reported the sighting of the much-anticipated star at dawn on Wednesday. The star signals the end of the sweltering summer heat.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported light to moderate rains over Al Ain on Wednesday afternoon. The authority shared a video of rains lashing the Dubai-Al Ain road:
The NCM had earlier forecast convective clouds eastward and southward with chances of rain. It also predicted the night to be humid, with "a probability of fog or mist formation westward" on Thursday morning.
Friday is predicted to be dusty and partly cloudy, with temperatures likely to "decrease gradually". Rains have been forecast for Saturday.
Strikingly, these weather forecasts are in line with what is mentioned in the ancient Arab calendar called Drour. The Suhail star marks the beginning of the calendar that details what to expect each time stars signal the start of seasons.
The Suhail star signals that the UAE is transitioning from summer to autumn. "Gradually, the temperatures will come down," Hasan Al Hariri, CEO, Dubai Astronomy Group, told Khaleej Times in a recent interview.
Nights tend to appear cooler after the star is spotted.
ALSO READ:
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said on Twitter recently that the Suhail star marks a shift in the weather.
"The emergence of the Suhail star coincides with mild weather and low temperatures with high humidity southeasterly winds blowing, forming low clouds along the eastern slopes of Hajar Mountains in Oman and the UAE, which may be accompanied by rains," he said.
More news from
In addition to her daughter's ramp walk, Shweta also shared a series of photos featuring Jaya Bachchan from their time in Paris
This esteemed recognition was bestowed upon Dr Datar in acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to the retail industry
A suspect was reportedly caught but the police were yet to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident
Community members are urged to refrain from clicking on any unfamiliar links and verify messages from unknown sender
Key topics to be explored at the three-day show include electric vehicles (EVs), the future of mobility and the latest trends in the automotive aftermarket industry
The resident climbed China’s Cho Oyu peak, along with Sirbaz Khan and six other, becoming the first Pakistani duo to achieve the feat
The upcoming COP28, taking place from November 30 to December 12, will be held at the location