UAE: Rains in Khor Fakkan trigger waterfalls in mountains as downpour hits some areas

As UAE residents enjoy the Eid Al Adha weekend, they are once again greeted with refreshing rainfall across various areas of the country on Saturday, June 7.

Videos from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and Storm Centre capture the effects of the rains, which have triggered waterfalls and caused wadis to overflow.

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UAE rains: Where hail fell, lightning struck and water flowed as more showers forecast

 

Earlier, the NCM had forecasted rainfall in certain areas, issuing yellow alerts for convective clouds formation.

In the clips shared by Storm Centre, the heavy rains in Khor Fakkan, Al Nahwa and Shis areas in the eastern region of the country have sent torrents of water rushing through the mountains and caused wadis to overflow.

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Check out the videos shared by Storm Centre:

Another heartwarming clip shared by Storm Centre also showed residents playing in the rain as showers continued in the Falaj area of ​​Sharjah.

The video shows men playfully splashing water that had collected on the road, while a child is seen revelling in the fun.

Watch the video below:

Meanwhile, in a clip shared by the weather department, waterfalls are seen cascading down the mountainside. In a different clip, murky water is seen flowing through the wadi floor.

Check out the video below:

Storm Centre shared another video where raindrops can be seen obstructing the view through a car's windshield, as dark clouds loom over the area.

Check out the video below:

The rains provided a respite from the scorching temperatures, which have been steadily climbing ahead of the summer solstice on June 21.

The hot and humid conditions have left many hoping for a temporary reprieve from the sweltering weather.

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Elizabeth Gonzales

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