Watch: Heavy rains, hail hit parts of UAE as summer heat continues

Heavy rain and hail lashed parts of the UAE on Saturday, August 8, bringing an unusual spell of unsettled summer conditions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

The downpours came despite temperatures remaining high, with the mercury reaching 49°C in parts of the country. Dubai was forecast to reach 45°C, while Abu Dhabi and Sharjah were expected to see highs of 46°C and 45°C, respectively.

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Despite the summer heat, footage shared by the Storm Centre showed hail falling in Margham, Dubai, with hailstones cascading from the sky and scattering across the ground, creating a striking contrast against the sweltering conditions.

Meanwhile, thunderstorms and hail swept across the outskirts of Sharjah, where a group of men appeared to embrace the unexpected change in weather.

Footage shows them laughing, smiling and enjoying the rain as hailstones fell around them, turning the intense summer storm into a memorable and light-hearted scene.

Footage shared by the Storm Centre also showed heavy rain sweeping across parts of Sharjah, with thick, gloomy clouds blanketing the sky and a steady curtain of rain washing over roads and surrounding areas.

The downpour transformed the streets, leaving the landscape drenched as the storm moved through.

In Abu Dhabi, videos showed cars making their way through the downpour, with sheets of rain falling around them and water spraying from the tyres as drivers navigated the rain-soaked roads.

Heavy rains have also lashed parts of the UAE on Wednesday, August 5, as the country remained under an NCM forecast for showers over the coming days.

The UAE is experiencing a spell of unstable weather while temperatures remain near their seasonal highs, with the mercury reaching some of its highest levels of the year.

The highest temperature recorded nationwide, and the highest so far this year, was 51.2°C in Al Dhafra’s Budu Dafs at 12.45pm UAE time, according to the NCM. On August 1, temperatures had reached 50°C in Abu Dhabi’s Al Shawamekh.

The country is now approaching the end of peak summer, with the “Jamrat Al Qayth”, or “embers of summer”, season expected to continue until August 10.

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Salma El Omla Digital Journalist

Salma El Omla is a digital journalist who is passionate about uncovering the human side of every story and rarely spotted without notebook in hand. She enjoys good coffee and loves exploring new hobbies.