Watch: Eastern UAE hit by hail, heavy rains; wadis overflow on last day of peak summer

With the hottest days of the UAE summer now officially behind us following the end of the Mirzam period today, Sunday, August 10, some residents witnessed heavy rainfall and even hail.

During Al Mirzam, which began on July 29, hot desert winds reach their peak in the country. These winds, known as 'samum' in Arabic, cause temperatures to soar above 50°C.

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Residents in some Eastern parts of the country experienced heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and flowing wadis. In its weather forecast, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted rains to hit some parts of the country until Tuesday, August 12.

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In videos shared by Storm Centre, a man is seen holding hailstones joyfully in his hand and handing them to the man filming the clip. Reports indicated that hail fell over Shawkah, Al-Musayli, and Fali in the eastern region. Take a look:

Another video showed some wadis in these regions overflowing due to the heavy showers. Watch the video:

In another video, two camels can be seen standing under heavy downpours of rain.

In other footage, cars were seen driving cautiously through the heavy rain with their windshield wipers in operation.

While such moments of relief bring joy to residents eagerly awaiting the cooler winter months to enjoy the outdoors, the NCM has noted that high temperatures will persist for some time.

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